Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Technician
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Job Description
FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and landgrant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Laboratory Technician.
Fort Valley State University the only 1890 landgrant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias secondlargest public university in area.
Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Technician/Research Associate will assist scientists and students including undergraduate students in daily experiments conduct independent experiments collect and analyze data write reports maintain records/log books/ lab equipment/ inventories feed animals conduct tissue culture experiments and order supplies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist independent researchers such as Project Director Post Doc and Research Associates in the field or the laboratory.
- Assist Research Specialists with executing research activities as part of a team to perform daily required maintenance of research activities maintain tidiness of work areas take observation record data and maintain research notebooks.
- Enter research data in MS Excel or other workbooks.
- Represent the lab in activities such as the Georgia National Fair AG Field Day and AG Expo seminars.
- Report daily activities to supervisor.
- Work to create a safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in Entomology Plant Science Botany Biology Public Health or Food Science or related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in working with row crop entomologists
- Prior experience working in the field and greenhouse growing crops greenhouse or working experience for any research in the field or laboratory
- Experience in integrated pest management particularly in biological control and microbial pesticides
- Knowledge data collation and analysis
WORK CONDITIONS:
- Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
- Occasional evening/night/weekend work required according to the needs of the department
- Occasional travel required for research activities and for presenting research papers in professional meetings
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
- Working outdoors greenhouse or in the lab
- Sitting for extended periods of time occasional standing lifting heavy objects performing repetitive tasks
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 40 lbs.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
