Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
40.00 hours per week
Advertised Salary $50,128 Posting Date 01/06/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 02/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position has a limited-term appointment that is expected to conclude in September 2027, contingent upon continued funding and project needs.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Phlebotomist II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.0 Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
This position will serve as the phlebotomist for three research studies. The first study investigates the effectiveness SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Health Care Workers, Staff, and Long Term care facilities and hospitals. The second study examines SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in front line responders, i.e. police, fire, national guard personnel. The position entails local travel to hospitals, nursing homes, police and fire precincts. This position will perform blood draws at various time points throughout the study. The blood draws will occur primarily during the weekdays, with some weekends, but will have some flexibility for scheduling purposes. The position will also process blood samples for storage. This position has a limited-term appointment that is expected to conclude in September 2027, contingent upon continued funding and project needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Fine motor coordination and standing for long periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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 direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
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 Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Perform blood collections/draws using appropriate methods (venipuncture method).
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Communicate fluid collection procedures to participants to ensure comfort with procedures.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Process collected blood for storage as sera, plasma, cells, or RNA.
Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Dispose of biohazard fluids in accordance with applicable laws or standards.
Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Ted Ross Recruitment Contact Email tedross@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents