Environmental Lab Research Technician II

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia in the Augusta area seeks a Research Technician - Life Science Technician II to support laboratory experiments and environmental sample analyses. The role involves operating and maintaining instrumentation such as ICP-MS/ICP-M, XRF and XRD, with emphasis on QA/QC and safety adherence.

Responsibilities include assisting with research proposals, preparing reports for funding bodies, and guiding junior staff and students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Experience operating analytical instruments such as ICP-MS, ICP-M, XRF and XRD.
• Ability to follow QA/QC and health and safety procedures.
• Strong problem solving and analytical data skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and chemical analysis of environmental samples, operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation.
• Assist in preparation of research proposals and reports for funding institutions and publications.
• Lab management and inventory duties, QA/QC and safety compliance.
• Provide guidance and supervision to temporary staff and graduate students.

Skills

Problem Solving

Testing and Analysis

Collaboration and Communication

Experimental design knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-M

XRF

XRD

Job description

University of Georgia in the Augusta area seeks a Research Technician - Life Science Technician II to support laboratory experiments and environmental sample analyses. The role involves operating and maintaining instrumentation such as ICP-MS/ICP-M, XRF and XRD, with emphasis on QA/QC and safety adherence.

Responsibilities include assisting with research proposals, preparing reports for funding bodies, and guiding junior staff and students.