Temporary Lab/Field Research - Chavez

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Lab/Field Research position in the CAES-Horticulture department in the Griffin Area. The role involves field and greenhouse work, data collection, and laboratory processing of samples.

The position runs Monday–Friday, 8–5, with an advertised salary of $12.75–$15.00 per hour. Anticipated start date is soon, with open recruitment until filled.

Qualifications

• Field and greenhouse activities including planting, maintenance, harvesting, and processing field studies.
• Data collection and entry for field studies and laboratory work.
• Laboratory activities such as processing samples, dissection, and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Field and greenhouse work includes, but is not limited to, planting, maintaining, harvesting and processing field studies. Data collection and entry. (50%)
• Laboratory work, including but not limited to, processing samples, dissection, extraction, and others. Data collection and entry. (50%)

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

Laboratory work

Job description

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R17199P

Working Title: Temporary Lab/Field Research - Chavez

Department: CAES-Horticulture

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Additional Details

Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Advertised Salary: $12.75 - $15.00

Anticipated Start Date: 04/03/2022

Posting Date: 04/28/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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]).

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Field and greenhouse work includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest and process field studies. Data collection and entry. (50%)
• Laboratory work, including but not limited to, processing samples, dissection, extraction, and others. Data collection and entry. (50%)