Student Entomology Lab Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a student worker for the CAES-Entomology lab to assist with vegetable entomology research in the Georgia area. The role involves hands-on insect identification, colony maintenance, and weekly sample processing under supervision.

Responsibilities include lab-based duties such as counting insects, handling seeds and plant material, and contributing to weekly lab meetings. Driving may be required; 0.5 FTE equivalent position for part-time hours is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Punctuality for assigned work times.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly identify and count small insects under stereo microscope magnification.
• Assist with insect colonies, plant seeds/seedlings.
• Process samples collected and stored (frozen or in alcohol) on a weekly schedule.
• Check colonies and maintenance plants twice weekly.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings to receive additional duties.

Skills

Punctuality

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a student worker for the CAES-Entomology lab to assist with vegetable entomology research in the Georgia area. The role involves hands-on insect identification, colony maintenance, and weekly sample processing under supervision.

Responsibilities include lab-based duties such as counting insects, handling seeds and plant material, and contributing to weekly lab meetings. Driving may be required; 0.5 FTE equivalent position for part-time hours is anticipated.