Lab Tech III - NMI

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Nov 14, 2024

Posting Details

Posting Number	S01835P
Working Title	Lab Tech III - NMI
Department	VetMed-Small Animal Med & Surg
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	The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to training future veterinarians, providing services to animal owners and veterinarians, and conducting investigations to improve the health of animals as well as people. The college benefits pets and their owners, food-producing animals, and wildlife by offering the highest quality hospital and diagnostic laboratory services. Equipped with the most technologically advanced facilities located on a university campus, the college is dedicated to safeguarding public health by studying emerging infectious diseases that affect both animal and human health. The College of Veterinary Medicine values all members of the university community, recognizing that differences in experience and culture can only lead to a more well-rounded, accepting academic environment as embodied in our Principles of Community ( http://vet.uga.edu/principles-of-community/).
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday, occasional nights and weekends
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	09/04/2018
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	09/17/2018
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens 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.
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.

Position Information

Classification Title	LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III
FLSA	Non-Exempt
FTE	100
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelors degree and some related experience or equivalent combination required Area-specific certification (i.e.; SCUBA) and training may be required. Other training will be provided as appropriate (i.e.; Radiation Worker).
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	We are seeking a laboratory technician to join our Biological Materials and Biosynthesis Team through the New Materials Institute. This position will provide an array of technical support, and will collaborate with members of the team to facilitate commercial biomaterial applications. Will work closely with team members to provide technical support (running laboratory protocols, data collection, sample analysis, equipment calibration, etc) in areas of microbial isolation, fermentation and manipulation as well as basic analytical chemistry tasks. Through team research contributions, this position will help establish the team's success in addressing technical challenges with global impact. This position will involve extensive hands-on laboratory work and coordination and ordering of laboratory supplies.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	An interest in microbiology and applied chemistry.
Physical Demands	Sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive hand movement (ex. pipetting, writing, computer, typing).
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?
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?
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
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

Assist with fermentation process. Technician will be involved with set-up of fermentation equipment, production of media for fermentors, monitoring fermenting process, recovery of fermentation products and purification of biopolymers from fermentation. Technician will assist with quality control measures for fermentation process including cleaning and sterilization of fermentors and culture of fermenting organisms and any contaminates.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with bacterial synthesis, Technician will assist with culture, molecular characterization biochemical characterization and biopolymer expression manipulation of bacterial strains used in the fermentation process. Technician may also assist with isolation and characterization of novel strains of bacteria isolated from field settings that could have importance in biopolymer synthesis, and oechnician will assist with quality control measures for fermentation process including cleaning and sterilization of fermentors and culture of fermenting organisms and any contaminates.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Assist in ordering and maintaining supplies. Technician will order, receive and maintain supplies used in the fermentation and bacterial synthesis.
Percentage of time	20