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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.