Research Lab Manager- Institutional Student Worker

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Research Lab Manager in the vivarium located on the Dahlonega campus. This position represents one open slot in our research facility, and will instill the student worker with specific and transferable research skills that will make the student more marketable for graduate school and industry positions.

Students who serve as caretakers in the facility must be enrolled in a full course load (defined as 12 hours of coursework during Spring and Fall semesters and 6 hours of coursework during Summer semesters). Student workers in the vivarium are expected to commit at least one year to the position (more than one year of commitment is preferred) with the commitment period spanning a winter and/or summer break. Reliable transportation is required, as the work in the lab must be done by at least one caretaker every day of the week.


Responsibilities

• Maintain a schedule of animal facility cleanings and daily animal checks.
• Oversee cleaning of facility and daily checks on animals.
• Training students to conduct cleaning and daily checks on animals.
• Meeting the research subject needs of faculty research by maintaining breeding pairs and associated documentation.
• Training and working alongside students who are completing their course requirements for the Biopsychology Lab in the Spring semesters.
• Maintaining and updating a digital inventory of animals and all supplies.
• Taking increased responsibility for the animal facility during the summer, holiday breaks, and during emergency weather and electrical power situations.
• Maintaining consistent communication with faculty involved with animal research regarding the health of the animals and any additional information regarding the animal facility.
• Fulfilling daily, weekly, and monthly tasks as mandated through the online vivarium system and as required for regular maintenance of the facility.
• Upholding values of honesty, integrity, and diligence in your work.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Training is required and will be provided prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Past experience in animal care taking and husbandry is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at


Conditions of Employment

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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This position is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position requires security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.


Background Check

• Position of Trust