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.
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The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a FUSE Student Researcher in Chemistry/Biochemistry on the Dahlonega campus. The position reports to the principal investigator of a FUSE funded grant project. The student will work in a laboratory environment preparing solutions and testing private well-water samples for bacteria and heavy metals. The research assistant will join the FUSE program to conduct focused and meaningful research, scholarly and creative activities alongside a faculty researcher from June 3 - July 26, 2024.
- Preparing water samples for analysis.
- Analyzing water samples for bacteria and heavy metals.
- Collecting data and performing data analysis.
- Writing homeowner reports.
- Preparing a scientific poster and/or document.
- Promoting safety in the laboratory and in the field.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of basic chemistry lab equipment.
- Skilled in the use of MS Office including MS Excel.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current UNG student not graduating before December 2024.
- Preference will be given to a chemistry major who has completed CHEM 1212/L.
- Resume
- Cover letter
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.
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.
- This role is considered a position of trust.
Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.
- Position of Trust