Field & Lab Horticulture Research Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Student Assistant (0.50 FTE) to support fruit and vegetable quality research through field, lab, and storage activities. The role includes sample preparation, data collection, and maintaining lab space under supervision of the lab manager.

Responsibilities span field collection, quality analyses, and assisting in day-to-day lab operations; a High School Diploma with agriculture/horticulture experience is preferred, with MS Office skills and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with experience working in agriculture/horticulture.
• Prior experience in fieldwork, laboratory procedures, postharvest quality evaluations will be a plus.
• Competence in basic MS Office software applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field, laboratory, storage-based research projects including setup, treatment applications, and data collection.
• Collect fruit from the field and analyze fruit quality data in the lab.
• Treat to extend shelf-life of harvested products.
• Monitor and set up storage room conditions (temp, humidity, O2/CO2) during storage.
• Support ongoing research and ensure successful project implementation.
• Assist in daily laboratory operations, including cleaning and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Fieldwork

Lab procedures

MS Office

Teamwork

Written/Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Student Assistant (0.50 FTE) to support fruit and vegetable quality research through field, lab, and storage activities. The role includes sample preparation, data collection, and maintaining lab space under supervision of the lab manager.

Responsibilities span field collection, quality analyses, and assisting in day-to-day lab operations; a High School Diploma with agriculture/horticulture experience is preferred, with MS Office skills and