Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 09/30/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Augusta Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
BS with at least one year of post-baccalaureate experience.
Safe handling of amphibians and snakes, ability to work independently and in a group, proficiency with Excel, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Position Summary
Assist with field and laboratory based studies of amphibian and reptile ecotoxicology, population ecology, and conservation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Communicates effectively.
• Makes sound decisions with an emphasis on safety.
• Acts with integrity.

Physical Demands

• Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors up to 8 hours a day
• Attention to detail, familiarity with data entry, willingness to handle amphibians and snakes, ability to work long hours in wet and/or hot conditions.
• Driving to perform job-related tasks

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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
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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
Assists graduate students, PI, and postdoctoral fellow with research projects involving amphibian conservation ecology and general ecotoxicology studies.
Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists in maintaining remote environmental data loggers and curating associated data.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists with acoustic recording of amphibians to include development of AI detectors, maintenance of loggers, and regular analysis of recordings.
Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities
Assists with general lab maintenance, chemical safety, animal care lab maintenance etc.
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 Stacey Lance Recruitment Contact Email lance@srel.uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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