Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 8am-5pm; Some evening or weekend work may be required
Advertised Salary $35,031 Posting Date 01/08/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Lab Tech-Life Science II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
The successful candidate will assist in research aimed at publishing results in the area of microbial metabolism and physiology. The individual in this position will be required to acquire, interpret, summarize and report scientific data to the Principal Investigator on a weekly basis.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• The ability to perform independent work is required.
• Previous experience in cloning, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, biochemical assays, basic microbiological techniques (aseptic technique, autoclaving media, etc), microbial growth analyses, are required

Physical Demands

• This position demands most of the time dedicated to doing research at the bench.
• Some people do their work standing, others prefer doing it sitting on a stool.
• There is a need to walk around from room to room where supplies and equipment are located

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? No 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) No Credit and P-Card policy
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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

Duties/Responsibilities
Perform original research in the general area of microbial physiology and metabolism under the direction of the PI. This position requires acquiring and analyzing data, preparation of figures for publications.
Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities
Assist other member of the lab to perform biochemical, genetic, molecular biological experiments pertinent to their ongoing research
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Monitoring research supplies and equipment, maintain compliance of the lab with UGA safety regulations (chemical, biological, radiation safety). In addition this position will be responsible for supervising the work of undergraduate laboratory assistants
Percentage of time 20

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Jorge Escalante Recruitment Contact Email jcescala@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents