Seasonal Lab & Field Research Assistant - Soybean

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Temporary Lab/Research assistant to support the soybean research program. You will take agronomic notes, collect data in field plots, and assist with harvesting soybean research plots in the field and seed lab tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekend/holiday hours during planting seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications may be defined by the department based on the responsibilities of the position.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor/greenhouse work in heat.
• Willingness to travel as required for field work.

Responsibilities

• Take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean plots in field environment.
• Weigh and clean samples in the seed lab and prepare seed for planting.
• Assist with greenhouse tasks, planting and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Field work

Seed handling

Laboratory weighing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Temporary Lab/Research assistant to support the soybean research program. You will take agronomic notes, collect data in field plots, and assist with harvesting soybean research plots in the field and seed lab tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekend/holiday hours during planting seasons.