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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Tifton Area

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S02942P Working Title LABORATORY TECHNICIAN II Department Vet Med Tifton Diagnostic Laboratory About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

M-F 8-5
Some weekends and holidays

Advertised Salary Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 04/19/2019 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 05/20/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Tifton Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional Pay Grade 045 FLSA Non-Exempt Job Family Research And Lab FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires technical knowledge in the field acquired through an apprenticeship, a 2-year degree, or professional certificate. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualificaitons.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position will help submitting veterinarians diagnose illnesses by conducting routine microbiological tests. Duties may include initial setup of samples, subculturing and identification of significant isolates. The position will assist with maintaining quality control within the laboratory section and be responsible for data entry of case results. This position will also act as backup to other technicians within the section.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Experience in a laboratory environment. Experience in Biology and/or Microbiology. Ability to utilize/analyize computer data, and the ability to enter data. Ability to work well with a team. Some weekend and holiday work.

Physical Demands

Extended periods of sitting conducting bench work and some light lifting.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Primary inoculation of the samples received for bacterial and or fungal culture. Subculture of significant bacteria and set up tests on isolates. Interpret results for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist in reading and recording daily temperatures for the incubators, refrigerators and freezers. Maintain daily rotation of stored completed refrigerated samples. Assist in maintaining quality control, quality assurance, and standard operating protocols in the laboratory. Assist with ongoing research projects.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Enter results and data in computer.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Use of the autoclave, water distiller/ deionizer, Millipore water purification system and drying oven.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with diagnostic services testing in other disciplines of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics research when needed.

Percentage of time 10 Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents
  1. Resume/CV
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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