Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Czarnota

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Griffin Area seeks a Temporary Field/Lab Assistant to support greenhouse, field plots, extension and teaching activities. This role involves indoor and outdoor work with minimal supervision, occasional travel to research plots, and data entry using basic software.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and strong communication, interpersonal skills, and mechanical aptitude. Training will be provided on all processes and equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; training provided on all processes and equipment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and general mechanical aptitude.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and perform indoor/outdoor tasks in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Nursery/Greenhouse (50%): potting, pruning, weeding, grafting, seeding, data entry and field plot maintenance; watering, fertilizer and pesticide applications.
• Laboratory Work (25%): washing dishes, preparing samples, data entry and equipment maintenance.
• Teaching and Extension (25%): assist with weed science lab prep and editing extension publications.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Information

• Posting Number: G/R25545P
• Working Title: Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Czarnota
• Department: CAES-Horticulture
• Employment Type: Employee
• Anticipated Start Date: 06/10/2024
• Posting Date: 05/07/2024
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area
• Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Position Summary

This position will assist faculty and staff with greenhouse, research and field plots as well as help with extension and teaching activities. The role involves indoor and outdoor work with minimum supervision, occasional greenhouse work, and intermittent out‑of‑town travel to research plots. Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics software is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Relevant/Preferred Education

High School diploma/GED; training will be provided on all processes and equipment when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal and general mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands

Lift 50 pounds and work in inclement weather, as needed (rain, snow, heat, cold, etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 at [e-mail].