Conservation Genetics Lab & Greenhouse Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks a Conservation Genetics Lab and Greenhouse Technician in Athens to support drought- and disease-adaptation studies in southern pine species. You will assist greenhouse work, inoculations, and weekly disease surveys.

You'll collect root scans, use image analysis tools, and operate LICOR equipment to measure plant traits, with opportunities to develop a senior thesis project. Collaborate with Dr.

Qualifications

• Interest in forest health and physiology.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with limited supervision.
• Attention to detail and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with growing pine seedlings in the Whitehall Greenhouse.
• Inoculate seedlings with Lecanosticta acicola and conduct weekly disease surveys.
• Collect weekly digital scans of roots and use image analysis software.
• Use LICOR and pressure chambers to measure plant physiological traits.
• Perform data entry and general organization tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks a Conservation Genetics Lab and Greenhouse Technician in Athens to support drought- and disease-adaptation studies in southern pine species. You will assist greenhouse work, inoculations, and weekly disease surveys.

You'll collect root scans, use image analysis tools, and operate LICOR equipment to measure plant traits, with opportunities to develop a senior thesis project. Collaborate with Dr.