Temp Lab & Field Research Technician

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 22,500 - 23,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Griffin is seeking a Temporary Technical Paraprofessional to support CAES-Plant Pathology with lab, greenhouse and field work. Responsibilities include making media, culturing fungi, extracting DNA, conducting PCR, thrashing seed, planting seed, and collecting data.

Work is outdoors in heat and requires lifting up to 25 pounds; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8–5 pm; pay is $11 per hour; background checks apply in compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of high school completed.
• Experience in field work and lab work.

Responsibilities

• Making media (20%)
• Culturing fungi (10%)
• Extracting DNA and conducting PCR (20%)
• Thrashing seed (20%)
• Planting seed (20%)
• Collecting field data (10%)

Skills

Field work

Lab work

Education

Two years of high school completed

Job description

The University of Georgia in Griffin is seeking a Temporary Technical Paraprofessional to support CAES-Plant Pathology with lab, greenhouse and field work. Responsibilities include making media, culturing fungi, extracting DNA, conducting PCR, thrashing seed, planting seed, and collecting data.

Work is outdoors in heat and requires lifting up to 25 pounds; schedule is Monday–Friday, 8–5 pm; pay is $11 per hour; background checks apply in compliance with university policies.