Research Technician - Ellis

Research Technician - Ellis Posting Details Posting Number S16034P Working Title Research Technician - Ellis Department CAES-Entomology About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( ). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. 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Position Information Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications Position Summary The successful candidate will perform routine beekeeping activities on behalf of members of the laboratory. Furthermore, the beekeeper will train laboratory personnel in best management practices related to honey bee colony maintenance and research and oversee the proper implementation of standard research protocols conducted on honey bee colonies. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to work with competing demands Demonstrated ability to work well with others Physical Demands Lift heavy equipment (50+ lbs.) Driving as needed to perform job duties No allergies to stinging insects, especially honey bees Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes 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) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website . 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Duties/Responsibilities Maintain Honey Bee Colony Health Assess honey bee colony health daily Apply treatments to colonies to combat honey bee colony pests/pathogens Feed colonies as needed Assess queen health and requeen colonies when necessary Control swarming in colonies Manage colonies for honey production, including extracting and processing honey Ready colonies for research use, splitting colonies to increase colony numbers, and moving colonies to apiary locations as needed Train laboratory personnel in best management practices related to honey bee colony maintenance and research, including appropriate colony-based research techniques Percentage of time 50 Manage HBL Beekeeping Equipment Inventory and Workshop Maintenance of unique beekeeping equipment (i.e., hives and all associated components), including equipment needed for the production and processing of honey. Oversight of the laboratory workshop, including management of the beekeeping equipment inventory, and ensuring the laboratory vehicle fleet remains safely operational and up-to-date with maintenance Percentage of time 20 Support Research Project and Data Collection Prepare honey bee colonies for research use Manage honey bee colonies to meet the unique needs of all laboratory investigators Assist with data collection when needed Percentage of time 10 Participate in HBL Instruction and Extension Activities Manage honey bee colonies to support the teaching, research, and extension activities of CAES Provide colonies for in-person beekeeping courses taught at the college Participate in laboratory extension activities (i.e., the master beekeeper program, future beekeeping institutes, etc.). Percentage of time 10 Apiary Location and Facility Management Find new apiary locations as needed Ensure the apiaries are protected and fenced as needed Maintain grass and landscape around the apiaries Remove hive debris as necessary to keep apiaries tidy Percentage of time 5 HBL Administrative Duties Attend weekly laboratory meetings Attend all necessary meetings related to laboratory teaching, research, and extension activities Percentage of time 5 Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Jamie Ellis Recruitment Contact Email View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References with Contact Information Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Georgia