Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Czarnota

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is looking for a Temporary Field/Lab Assistant to support various research activities. Responsibilities include potting, pruning, data entry, and laboratory tasks. This role contributes to nursery and greenhouse management while also assisting with educational materials in weed science.

Ideal candidates will engage in diverse tasks, including maintaining research plots and preparing samples in a lab environment. This position provides an opportunity to work within a renowned institution and gain hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Potting, pruning, weeding, grafting, and maintaining nursery equipment.
• Washing dishes, preparing, and processing research samples.
• Assisting with preparation of a weed science lab and editing publications.

Job description

Position

Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Czarnota

Responsibilities

• Nursery/Greenhouse: potting, pruning, weeding, grafting, seeding, data entry, maintaining research plots, watering, fertilizer and pesticide application, and running and maintaining nursery equipment. (50% of time)
• Laboratory work: washing dishes, preparing research samples, processing samples, data entry, and running and maintaining lab equipment. (25% of time)
• Teaching and Extension: assisting with preparation of a weed science lab, and editing extension publications. (25% of time)

Equal Opportunity 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]).