Lab/Field Student Assistant-9-Nankar

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

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an undergraduate student to assist in greenhouse research activities, including potting, planting, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pollinating, data collection and harvesting plants from different breeding populations.

Responsibilities include maintaining a neat greenhouse space, assisting with basic field and laboratory research, tissue sample collection, labeling field studies, and basic lab chores such as washing glassware, preparing solutions and waste

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students with majors in plant biology or agricultural sciences.
• Prior lab experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist greenhouse activities: potting, planting, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pollinating, harvesting, data collection.
• Prepare media and basic lab solutions; wash glassware; autoclave supplies; waste disposal.
• Set up field studies with labeling and markers.

Skills

Molecular biology basics

Plant breeding basics

Data collection

Education

Undergrad in plant biology / agricultural sciences

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Job description

Position Summary

Selected applicant will provide assistance in greenhouse research activities including potting, planting, fertilizing, watering, weeding, pollinating, data collection, disease screening, and harvesting plants belonging to different breeding populations. Selected applicant will assist in keeping greenhouse space neat, orderly and weed free. Individual will provide assistance with basic field and laboratory research as requested including tissue sample collection, pollinations, basic data collection, disease screening, and setting up field studies including labeling and placing flags, stakes and markers. Individual will assist with basic lab protocols including molecular biology as requested and will be responsible for basic lab maintenance and chores including washing glassware, preparing simple solutions, preparing media, autoclaving supplies and waste, taking trash to dumpster, etc. to keep laboratory space neat, orderly and clean.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Tend to plants in greenhouse. Plant, weed, fertilize, water, pollination, harvest, disease screening, and data collection.
• Collect plant samples, label, flag, stake, data collection, pollinations, making breeding crosses, disease screening.
• Lab Protocols - nucleic acid extraction, and other vegetable breeding related research.
• Lab maintenance and chores – wash glassware, autoclave supplies, prepare basic solutions and media, take away trash, etc.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Undergraduate students with majors in plant biology, agricultural, crop and soil science; prior lab experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Basic knowledge about molecular biology and plant breeding would be desirable.

Physical Demands

Lift up to 50 lbs. and withstand outside elements for extended periods of time. Driving.

EOO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).