Entomology Research Assistant — Field, Lab & Greenhouse

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant – Joseph to support the CAES-Entomology program in Georgia. The role assists supervising faculty with insect-related research projects in field plots, greenhouse, and lab settings.

Responsibilities include handling insect colonies, collecting data on insect counts and plant responses, managing data and preparing technical reports, and supporting publications. Driving is required and standard work hours are Mon-Fri, 8 am–5 pm.

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Desirable competency in rearing insects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain field plots and insect colonies for research purposes.
• Grow insecticide‑free plants in the greenhouse and routinely wash and clean insect‑rearing containers.
• Isolate pathogen samples with care to avoid contamination of the lab or the samples.
• Collect experimental response variables, including insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, and assessments of plant physiology as a measure of different treatments.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.
• Make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insects and production.
• Manage data, including data entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation, and development of technical reports.
• Enter ratings into spreadsheets and perform quality assurance.
• Assist in data entry and support faculty with related publications and printed materials.

Skills

Communication

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Positive attitude

Work ethic

Insect rearing

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant – Joseph to support the CAES-Entomology program in Georgia. The role assists supervising faculty with insect-related research projects in field plots, greenhouse, and lab settings.

Responsibilities include handling insect colonies, collecting data on insect counts and plant responses, managing data and preparing technical reports, and supporting publications. Driving is required and standard work hours are Mon-Fri, 8 am–5 pm.