Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional
Athens , GA
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Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
S09800P
Working Title
Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional
Department
Public Health-Environ Hlth Sci
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 (). 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 1,800 full-time instructional 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 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
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Occasionally, work may be assigned outside of normal businesshours to meet deadlines and complete projects.
Advertised Salary
$30,000 - $32,421
Posting Date
01/27/2023
Open until filled
Yes
Closing Date Proposed Starting Date
02/20/2023
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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Position Information
Classification Title
Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional
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 Position Summary
This is a Lab Technician position in the EHS DNA laboratory. The primary duties will be associated with DNA sequencing services as well as general lab duties. The Lab Tech will perform experiments, interpret results, adjust procedures if needed, assist with the technical design of projects, and may supervise students. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for:
• Building and assessing the quality of Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, and PacBio Sequencing Libraries.
• Sequencing data quality assessment and distribution.
• Answer inquiries from routine customer service calls regarding experiment design and troubleshooting.
• Assist in other EHS DNA lab services such as RADSeq, QC, and DNA extraction.
• General laboratory tasks (equipment maintenance, lab organization, MSDS and training record keeping).
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Degree or laboratory training in a biological field.
• Experience with basic molecular biology techniques, including but not limited DNA and RNA extraction, PCR , ligation, DNA sequencing.
• Experience preparing Next generation sequencing libraries.
• Basic knowledge of Linux and bioinformatics are a plus.
• Strong organization skills, attention to details, and ability to maintain thorough documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in an interactive team environment.
Physical Demands
Sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting up to 20 lbs.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?
No
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 website.
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Responsible for DNA sequencing services. Duties include:
• Preparing sequencing libraries for Illumina and Oxford Nanopore Sequencing.
• Operating Illumina and Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms.
• Quality assessment of nucleic acid samples.
• Quality assessment of sequencing data.
• Distributing Sequencing data to customers.
Percentage of time
80
Duties/Responsibilities
• Communicate with and update customers regarding their projects.
• Answer customers inquiries and technical questions.
• Provide guidance and assistance to other staff members, interns and students.
Percentage of time
10
Duties/Responsibilities
• Participate in R&D projects to develop new or improve existing genomic services.
Percentage of time
10
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, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Job Summary
Company
University of Georgia
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
Open