Telecommunications Analyst jobs in Georgia

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

·     The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

·     The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Summary:

This is an entry-level position. Incumbents at this level may require additional training or experience to gain full proficiency in some or all the job responsibilities.

Under general supervision, this position will be responsible for:

• • Preparing and analyzing feed and fertilizer samples in the Tifton Feed and Fertilizer Laboratory. 
  • Assisting in the performance of standard tests and analysis on raw, natural, and processed matrices using prescribed chemical and physical laboratory procedures to determine quantitatively the concentration of a chemical or chemicals in feed and fertilizer products and compliance with legal standards.
  • Assists with complicated sample preparations.
  • Conveys and concisely presents information.
  • Enter laboratory test data into laboratory information systems.
  • May be exposed to hazardous or unknown substances.
  • May monitor and record laboratory systems such as refrigerators, ovens, and incubators for compliance with requirements. 
  • Operates a variety of laboratory equipment, may calibrate, and make minor repairs. 

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands AND Preferred Qualifications:

• • May require standing for long periods and lifting 20 lbs. or more.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience working in a laboratory.
  • Ability to use a variety of pipettes.
  • Ability to determine if instruments are calibrated correctly for use in analysis.
  • Ability to perform analysis.
  • Knowledge of chemicals and procedures in assignment; and/or Instrumental experience including (but not limited to) protein, fat, and fiber analysis, HPLC, UV Colorimetric, or ICP spectrophotometry.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY:  Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

• • Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

 Please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615 if you need accommodation.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *