Laboratory Technician

Position Information

Classification Title Laboratory Paraprofessional/Professional FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications Position Summary

This position is for a research technician who can perform basic molecular biology and biochemical techniques. This position will revolve around performing research related to the Whitman Lab research goals studying methanogenesis and activation of the methyl-coenzyme M reductase, and will involve molecular and biochemical techniques and basic microbiology experiments.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Have excellent organizational skills and strong analytical and basic computer skills.
• Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills and have familiarity with reading scientific literature.
• Be well-versed and experienced in maintaining a sterile working environment and aseptic technique.

Physical Demands

Sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling; Standard lab environment

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No 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 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 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

Perform biochemical analyses of the methyl-coenzyme M reductase activation complex to identify key components. Will include culturing methanogens in 1.5L bottles, harvesting cells by centrifugation, lysing cells by sonication, and purification of proteins by chromatography. Samples will then be prepared for enzyme assay and mass spectroscopy. Will run SDS gels as appropriate.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Perform genetic experiments to identify key components of the activation and assembly complex. Will include design of genetic vectors, transformation of Methanococcus and E. coli, measurement of colony-forming units, and evaluation of growth of mutants.

Percentage of time 25 Duties/Responsibilities

Perform 15N-labelling experiments to study assembly of the methyl-coenzyme M reductase. Growth of methanogens in 1.5L cultures, harvesting cells by centrifugation, purification of protein by column chromatography, and preparation of protein for mass spectroscopy.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Prepare complete and accurate notes of experiments undertaken and their results. Notes will be in word documents with data either in spreadsheets, figures, or datafiles. Methods will be carefully documented.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting with the daily operations of the laboratory including coordinating with the Franklin Business Services Center team on ordering plus management of hazardous waste.

Percentage of time 20

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 William Whitman Recruitment Contact Email ... Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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