Student Assistant - Ortega

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant - Ortega to support the CAES-Food Safety Center in Griffin Area. The role involves hands-on lab work including media preparation, plating, microbiological testing, autoclaving and waste disposal.

Ideal candidates will have biology or microbiology studies and familiarity with good laboratory practices. This position is part-time with varying hours, and entails 50% FTE.

Qualifications

• Good laboratory practices.
• Biology/microbiology studies.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance and media preparation.
• Perform media preparation, plating and microbiological testing.
• Autoclaving and disposal of laboratory waste.

Skills

Good laboratory practices

Education

Biology/microbiology studies

Job description

Posting Number

G/R21132P

Working Title

Student Assistant - Ortega

Department

CAES-Food Safety Center

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Workdays and work hours will vary throughout the week.

Anticipated Start Date

04/23/2023

Posting Date

04/11/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Position Summary

Perform general laboratory tasks from media preparation, plating, general microbiological testing, autoclaving, disposal of laboratory material.

Duties/Responsibilities

General laboratory maintenance and media preparation

Percentage of time

100

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

0.50

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Biology/microbiology studies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Good laboratory practices.

Physical Demands

Lifting 50 lbs

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

Is driving a requirement 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

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.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Ynes Ortega

Recruitment Contact Email

[e-mail]