UNG WATER LAB ASSISTANT - INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT WORKER

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 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 student worker as a Lab Assistant in the Water Lab on the Dahlonega campus.

The Water Lab Assistant will work with other team members to : complete up to two field sampling trips per month, complete accurate water chemistry testing in the lab, and contribute to a thirty year study of water quality parameters in the Upper Chattahoochee Water Basin.

This position plays a critical role in obtaining and understanding the water quality data of the tributaries and spillways of Lake Sydney Lanier.

Responsibilities

• Performing bi-monthly field sampling acquisition trips
• Acquiring and recording accurate data in the lab and field
• Performing water chemistry and biological tests
• Critical thinking of data analysis
• General lab duties of cleaning, stocking, chemical handling and safety implementation

Knowledfe, Skills, & Abilities

• Research Lab Assistants need an understanding of water quality field and laboratory procedures, including following protocols, lab safety, and dress code.
• Field days will consist of traveling around the Upper Chattahoochee Water Basin to collect water samples in order to evaluate the quality.
• The traveling environment is with a university certified vehicle and another Lab member.
• The sampling environments are safe and may require walking and hiking to reach the desired site.

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.
• One semester of college chemistry experience is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced lab skills such as computing normality, titrations, use of analytical balance, and acid exposure are desired but not required.
• Furthermore, the ability to sit or stand for more than intervals of an hour are encouraged.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

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 on-line at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct.

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

usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

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 https : / / ung.edu / about / mission-vision-values.php

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 role is not considered a position of trust.

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.