Horticulture Field & Lab Research Assistant

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Lab/Field Research position (Chavez) in the CAES-Horticulture department. The role combines field and laboratory work on peach, blueberry and grape research projects in the Griffin area.

Responsibilities include planting, maintenance, harvest and processing in the field, alongside lab tasks such as processing samples, dissection and data entry, all while following task-specific instructions and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related horticulture experience optional
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) desired
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; work with or without supervision

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork includes planting, maintaining, harvesting and processing field studies, with data collection and entry
• Laboratory work includes processing samples, dissection, extraction, and data entry

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Lab/Field Research position (Chavez) in the CAES-Horticulture department. The role combines field and laboratory work on peach, blueberry and grape research projects in the Griffin area.

Responsibilities include planting, maintenance, harvest and processing in the field, alongside lab tasks such as processing samples, dissection and data entry, all while following task-specific instructions and safety guidelines.