Lab/Field Student Assistant-9-Nankar

University of Georgia; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain practical experience in research

Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tifton seeks a Lab/Field Student Assistant to assist with greenhouse and basic laboratory research activities. Responsibilities include potting, watering, data collection, and lab maintenance. Ideal candidates are undergraduate students majoring in plant biology, agriculture, or related fields, with a strong knowledge of molecular biology preferred. This position involves working in various conditions and requires physical capability, including lifting up to 50 lbs. This is a great opportunity for students to gain practical experience in research.

Qualifications

• Prior lab experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and withstand outside elements.
• Driving is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in greenhouse research activities such as planting and data collection.
• Perform laboratory protocols including nucleic acid extraction.
• Maintain lab space, wash glassware, and prepare solutions.

Skills

Basic knowledge about molecular biology

Plant breeding knowledge

Education

Undergraduate majoring in plant biology, agriculture, or crop and soil science

Job description

Lab/Field Student Assistant-9-Nankar

Posting Number: G/R32290P
Working Title: Lab/Field Student Assistant-9-Nankar
Department: CAES-Horticulture

Posting Details

Position Information Classification Title: Student Assistant
FLSA: Non-Exempt
UGA Job Code: FTE 0.50
Minimum Qualifications: 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.

Responsibilities

• Plant, weed, fertilize, water, pollinate, harvest, disease screen, and collect data in greenhouse.
• Collect plant samples; label, flag, stake; perform pollinations and breeding crosses; screen for disease.
• Perform laboratory protocols such as nucleic acid extraction and other vegetable breeding research.
• Maintain lab: wash glassware, autoclave supplies, prepare basic solutions and media, dispose of trash.

Education & Experience

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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 is required.

EEO 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]).

Background Investigation

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, an employment history confirmation, a credit check if applicable, and possibly a pre‑employment drug test. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Information

Name: Tara Riner
Email: [e-mail]

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Documents #1