Seed Processing Lab Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an individual to assist in cleaning and processing seed samples for various crops. The role focuses on hands-on seed cleaning using equipment and precise counting and weighing for storage.

Based in Athens, GA, the position requires handling seed in a greenhouse and seed lab environments with attention to safety and accuracy. Training on equipment and procedures will be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate. Experience preferred in seed cleaning using lab equipment such as seed blowers and screens, as well as in counting and weighing seed samples using a lab scale and packaging seed according to seed inventories.

Responsibilities

• Clean seed of sorghum, millet, and other crops using seed cleaning equipment (approx. 75% of time).
• Count, weigh, and package seed samples for long term cold storage (approx. 25% of time).

Skills

Seed cleaning

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Seed cleaning equipment

Lab scale

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an individual to assist in cleaning and processing seed samples for various crops. The role focuses on hands-on seed cleaning using equipment and precise counting and weighing for storage.

Based in Athens, GA, the position requires handling seed in a greenhouse and seed lab environments with attention to safety and accuracy. Training on equipment and procedures will be provided.