Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
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Advertised Salary $36,735 - $43,500, Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 10/31/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 11/17/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Lab Tech-Life Science I FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This is technical work in performing routine as well as non-standardized laboratory testing. Work includes responsibility for performing a variety of standard and highly specialized analytical tests on soils, plants, animal waste and agricultural materials, and for the accuracy of results of the standardized tests. This position also includes the performance of the more difficult and complex tests and examinations and re-tests where abnormal or typical results are obtained. This position will also be responsible for sample preparation and disposal.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques used in laboratory work.
• Knowledge of computer applications such as Excel and Word.

Physical Demands

• Standing for long periods of time.
• Lifting 30+ pounds.

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
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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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepare and extract soil samples utilizing multiple extraction techniques following all relevant SOPs and QA/QC protocols.
• Maintain all necessary solutions and equipment utilized for extractions.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform texture, soluble salts, and boron analysis for soil, greenhouse, and saturated paste extractions.
• Provide back up analysis for boron and soluble salts in soils using various extraction methods.

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

• Open and organize all received samples into sets for IT log-in. Grinding, sieving, and drying of soil samples.
• Rotating racks of soil from the block building, and conducting quality checks of soil sets.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in sample receiving with walk-in clientele, making up soil sets, communicating with UGA County Extension offices for paperwork clarification.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

• Oversee student workers, help in maintaining the cleanliness of the lab, and other assigned duties.

Percentage of time 10

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 Stephen Floyd Recruitment Contact Email soiltest@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-5350

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents