Laboratory Technician

Overview
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Performs routine duties in support of animal research facilities including washing housing components, sanitizing animal rooms, and support areas.

Job Duty 1 -
Prepare and conduct experiments according to established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reliability in research results.

Job Duty 2 -
Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments by performing regular inspections, calibrations, and necessary repairs to ensure optimal functionality.

Job Duty 3 -
Collect, analyze, and interpret data generated from experiments, documenting findings in comprehensive reports for research purposes.

Job Duty 4 -
Follow strict safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe laboratory environment and minimize risks to personnel and equipment.

Job Duty 5 -
Assist researchers in designing experiments and developing methodologies to address specific research questions and objectives.

Job Duty 6 -
Organize and manage laboratory supplies and materials, ensuring that all necessary items are available for ongoing research activities.

Job Duty 7 -
Provide training and support to new laboratory staff and students on laboratory techniques, equipment usage, and safety procedures.

Job Duty 8 -
Stay current with advancements in laboratory techniques and technologies to enhance research capabilities and efficiency.

Job Duty 9 -
Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experimental issues and refine methodologies for improved outcomes.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or Vocational School Diploma.

The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and the ability to push and pull heavy loads.

Ability to work and remain standing for long periods.

Ability to use protective equipment.

Ability to follow written and oral instructions, practices and standard procedures.

Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Technical Diploma, Associate Degree, or two years college course work.

A minimum one year of experience in a laboratory animal facility cage wash OR AALAS certification as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) OR Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) OR Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG).

SKILLS
o Basic knowledge of processes for the assigned work
o Ability to learn new information/tasks
o Can perform standard tasks

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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Job Grade: R02

Salary Range: $15 to $30

Location: Atlanta, GA