Posting Number G/R22128P
Working Title Federal Work Study - Soil & Water Lab
Department Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res
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College/Unit/Department website
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2023
Posting Date 06/15/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Duties/Responsibilities
Processing soils, plant tissues, or waters for chemical analyses
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities
Laboratory hygiene
Percentage of time 30
Duties/Responsibilities
Maintaining accurate records of all samples processed as well as data entry and management
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Sample cataloging and archiving
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as needed, including occasional field work
Percentage of time 10
Classification Title Work Study Student
FLSA Non-Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE 0.5
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
A part-time student technician (federal work-study) to work in the soil and water lab within the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources beginning Fall 2023. Responsibilities consist primarily of laboratory and data entry components, with possibilities for occasional field work.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Basic laboratory hygiene
Physical Demands
Work standing for 5-8 hour day
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
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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.
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Shea Hoffman
Recruitment Contact Email sah02895@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone
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