Life Science Technician
- Employer
- The University of Georgia
- Location
- Outside Georgia
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
S12976P
Working Title:Life Science Technician
Department:VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab
About the University of Georgia:Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. 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 employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 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:See website.
College/Unit/Department website:srel.uga.edu
Posting Type:External
Retirement Plan:TRS
Employment Type:Employee
Benefits Eligibility:Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time:Full Time
Additional Schedule Information:Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00
Advertised Salary:$35,000 to $40,000
Posting Date:12/02/2024
Open until filled:Yes
Proposed Starting Date:03/01/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please be advised that a satisfactory driving record is required in order to pass D.O.D. background check.
Location of Vacancy:Outside Georgia
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values Statement:The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Life Science Technician
FLSA:Non-Exempt
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 qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:B.S. and/or M.S. degree in a wildlife field or biological sciences.
Position Summary:The field technician will provide critical field support for a recently funded project focused on spotted turtles. Field activities include aquatic trapping, handling and marking of turtles, blood collection and sample processing, and radio-telemetry at two installations in Virginia. The technician will also have regular data entry and management responsibilities. The technician may also on occasionally assist other project personnel at other installations in VA/MD. The person in this position will be an important liaison with the project PIs from three performing organizations, as well as natural resource staff and other personnel at two installations in Virginia. A high degree of professionalism and excellent communication skills are essential. As the only project personnel based in the Chesapeake Bay area, candidates should be highly independent, self-motivated and well-organized.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:Competencies:
- Highly organized and be efficient at problem solving in the field (e.g., mechanical issues, logistics challenges).
- Ability to deploy aquatic traps, monitor them, and safely handle aquatic reptiles.
- Ability to perform radio-telemetry, search for missing animals, and identify suitable access points for radio-tracking as animals move across the landscape.
- Ability to adapt schedule or routine to accommodate changing weather conditions, military training schedules, changing locations of animals, and periodic field work assistance by other project personnel.
- Highly organized and efficient at problem solving in the field (e.g., mechanical issues, logistics complications
- Field experience with turtles, preferably aquatic turtles – including aquatic trapping (hoop nets, promar and/or fyke nets), marking, VHF radiotelemetry, and blood collection
- Experience with home range and movement analysis is a bonus (preferably in R but within GIS programs such as ArcGIS or QGIS also acceptable)
- Strong communication skills and demonstrate timely completion of deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience and interest in scientific communication, especially writing, is strongly preferred
- Ability to to pass background check for work on Department of Defense installations and employment through University of Georgia and have a safe driving record.
- Able to lift 40 lbs to height of 4 feet.
- Walk long distances sometimes between wetlands and also safely navigate shallow wetlands in hip waders, often under hot and humid conditions.
- Driving for several hours to reach sites in the mid-Atlantic region driving 4WD field vehicles off pavement in sandy or muddy conditions
- Working outdoors under diverse, sometimes extreme field conditions
- Work in field for long days under challenging conditions (e.g., traversing wetlands in waders under hot, humid conditions.
- Work independently in a remote setting, with potential exposure to varying weather conditions
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Is this a Position of Trust?:Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:No
Does this position require a P-Card? :No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):Yes
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.
Background Investigation Policy:Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Duties/Responsibilities:Radio-telemetry-
- Radio-track aquatic turtles at two sites located approximately 1 hour apart, and up to 30 animals at each site. Tracking is weekly in the active season (Feb – Oct), bi-weekly during winter dormancy (Nov-Jan).
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Duties/Responsibilities:- Mark-recapture and sample collection.
- Deploy and monitor aquatic traps at several wetlands at the same two sites where conducting radio-telemetry. (Each trapping session occurs over 5 days, with primary trapping effort occurring during March – May).
- Process turtles of target species, including marking via shell notching, measuring and collecting blood samples, which will be processed in the field.
- Periodically collect environmental samples (soil, water) for contaminant analysis.
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Duties/Responsibilities:Data entry and management-
- Primary responsibility in entering radio-tracking data s/he collects into Excel, managing GPS waypoints, and archiving data and datasheets.
- Data entry in a timely manner to allow comparison with data collected by other project personnel at other project locations and to meet grant deliverables.
- Planning for maximizing efficiency in the field. (Familiarity with is Google Earth helpful in planning for maximizing efficiency in the field).
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Duties/Responsibilities:- Project coordination with project and installation personnel, communication and reporting.
- Coordinate field activities and access requirements with natural resource personnel at study sites.
- Provide regular (e.g., at least weekly) communication with supervisor and as needed to respond to unexpected events or conditions (e.g., site access, equipment failure, etc). Provide data summaries and draft text for reports, publications and/or presentations.
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Contact Details:For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name:Tracey Tuberville
Recruitment Contact Email:tubervil@uga.edu
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.
- Telephone
- 706-542-3000
- Location
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215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US
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