Life Science Technician

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Monday through Friday, 8-5, or based on research needs.

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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.

Bachelor of Science in wildlife biology, ecology, or a closely related field with two years of experience in field work that includes: 1) capture and handling of turtles, 2) project and/or field team coordination, and 3) data management. Master of Science degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or a closely related field is preferred.

This position is a highly responsible technical research support position at SREL. Incumbent is responsible for developing research plans, managing research budgets and personnel, preparing research permit applications as necessary for state, federal and DOE approvals, conducting research, preparing reports to funding agencies, and preparing manuscripts for publication.

Lift 50lbs.

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Advises and provides guidance to faculty, staff and students in areas of expertise in which he/she serves as a subject matter expert for SREL and/or the Tuberville Lab research group.

Serves as liaison between PI Tuberville and project partners, cooperators, and associated stakeholders.

Participates as a subject matter expert and contributing author for preparation of reports, development of research policies, and/or development of research procedures as requested by PI Tuberville or, as appropriate, SREL Management (e.g., Director, Associate Director for Research.

Provides information as needed for all chemical, radiological, equipment, and/or other inventories as requested by SREL safety, property accounting, or similar staff with reporting requirements to DOE and/or UGA.

Serves as a good steward for all facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other research infrastructure placed in his/her control on behalf of SREL/ UGA/ DOE.