Temporary Technician (Lance)

Position Details Posting Number: G/R32207P Title: Temporary Technician (Lance) Department: VPR-Savannah River Ecology Lab Location: Augusta Area Employment Type: Employee FTE: 1.00 Start Date: 03/16/2026 Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Open Until Filled: Yes Position Summary This is a technician position at the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL). The incumbent is responsible for assisting University of Georgia graduate students with field and laboratory research on amphibians and snakes. Tasks include trapping and handling in the field, setting up and maintaining mesocosm experiments, data collection and entry, and data management. The technician will also lead an upland snake camera‑trapping project. Responsibilities Assist with gopher frog headstarting and radiotracking (20% of time) Assist with aquatic snake trapping/processing (20% of time) Assist with general lab duties and data management (20% of time) Lead an effort to set up an upland snake project (40% of time) Physical Demands Lift at least 50 pounds and work outdoors up to 8 hours a day; attention to detail, familiarity with data entry, willingness to handle amphibians and snakes, work long hours in wet and/or hot conditions. Driving is required. Other Information Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18? 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 security access? Yes Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes Equal Opportunity Employment The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (View email address on click.appcast.io). Contact Recruitment Contact Name: Stacey Lance Recruitment Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr