Student Worker-Basu,S.

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia's vegetable entomology research laboratory seeks a Student Assistant to support ongoing projects studying how pests affect vegetable productivity in Georgia. You will help maintain insect colonies, collect and process samples, and enter data.

Responsibilities include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope, maintaining plant food for colonies, planting seeds, scouting fields, and assisting with routine lab tasks during weekly meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with insect colonies, plant seeds/seedlings, and perform other duties related to entomological research.
• When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and stored, they must be processed on a scheduled weekly basis.
• Colonies and the plants supporting these colonies need to be checked twice weekly.

Job description

Position Summary

The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigation into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples and entering data. Specific tasks include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, maintaining plant food for insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and/or research tests, scouting, and other duties related to entomological field research.

Responsibilities

Assist with insect colonies, plant seeds/seedlings, and perform other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and stored, they must be processed on a scheduled weekly basis. Colonies and the plants supporting these colonies need to be checked twice weekly. Other duties will be determined in monthly lab meetings.

Physical Demands

Look through the stereo microscope for extended periods while conducting insect counts. Lift soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots. Arrive promptly at assigned work times. Drive, and perform occasional field work.

Compensation and Employment Status

Classification Title: Student Assistant

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 0.5

Percentage of time: 100%

Employment Type

Employee

Location

Tifton Area

Equal Opportunity

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, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

Contact

Recruitment Contact Name: Saumik Basu

Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]