Student worker Sparks

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

Working Title

Student worker Sparks

Department

CAES-Entomology

Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

05/13/2024

Posting Date

05/06/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO 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, 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].

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.

Duties/Responsibilities

Specific tasks includes rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, assist with insect colonies, plant seeds/seedlings and other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and in storage, the samples will be processed in scheduled time each week. Colonies and the plants that maintain these colonies need to be checked twice weekly. Other duties will be determined in a weekly lab meeting.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Will be on-time for the assigned times of work.

Physical Demands

Looking through the stereo microscope for hours at a time in order to do the insect counts. Lifting soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Percentage of Time

100

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

0.5