Field & Lab Research Assistant (Insect Ecology)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a short-term field-lab assistant to support ongoing research projects in the Southeast. The role involves field collection of insect samples, careful specimen preparation, and data entry, with heavy microscope work in the lab.

You will assist graduate students, professors, and the lab coordinator, multitask across projects, travel for sample collection, and handle equipment maintenance. The position ends in September 2022 and is contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Requires technical knowledge in the field via apprenticeship, a two-year degree, or professional certificate.
• Proficient data entry and Excel data management.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects.
• Willingness to travel long distances in the Southeast and overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Field work: trapping, forest measurements, and data collection.
• Lab work: sorting and identifying insect samples.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Microscope work for specimen examination.

Skills

Excel

Data entry

Multitasking

Willingness to travel

Microscope work

Education

Apprenticeship

Two-year degree

Professional certificate

Tools

Microscope

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a short-term field-lab assistant to support ongoing research projects in the Southeast. The role involves field collection of insect samples, careful specimen preparation, and data entry, with heavy microscope work in the lab.

You will assist graduate students, professors, and the lab coordinator, multitask across projects, travel for sample collection, and handle equipment maintenance. The position ends in September 2022 and is contingent on funding.