Temporary Lab/Research

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking a Temporary Lab/Research assistant to support the soybean research program. You will take agronomic notes, collect data in field plots, and assist with harvesting soybean research plots in the field and seed lab tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekend/holiday hours during planting seasons.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications may be defined by the department based on the responsibilities of the position.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and outdoor/greenhouse work in heat.
• Willingness to travel as required for field work.

Responsibilities

• Take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean plots in field environment.
• Weigh and clean samples in the seed lab and prepare seed for planting.
• Assist with greenhouse tasks, planting and maintenance as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Field work

Seed handling

Laboratory weighing

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: T00588P

Working Title: Temporary Lab/Research

Department: CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

About the University of Georgia: The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). 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 was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: GDCP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time: Full Time

Work Schedule (other): Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with weekend/holidays during seasonal planting and harvesting times.

Advertised Salary: $10.00 hr

Posting Date: 10/17/2018

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 10/31/2018

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Position Information

Classification Title: Temporary Lab/Research

Pay Grade: 000

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 100

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications may be defined by the department based on the responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary: A temporary/lab research position is needed to work in the soybean research lab to take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in the field. This position will work in the seed lab to weigh and clean samples, thresh individual plants, and prepare seed for spring planting.

Additional Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification: High school diploma

Physical Demands: The job will require lifting up to 50 lbs and overtime hours during the planting and harvesting season. Will need to be able to work in the fields and greenhouse in extreme heat. Ability to travel.

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? This does not include infrequent trips: Yes

Does this position have financial responsibilities?: No

Duties/Responsibilities

Take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in field environment.

Percentage of time: 45

Work in seed lab weighing and cleaning samples, threshing individual plants, and preparing seed for replanting in spring.

Percentage of time: 45

Greenhouse work of planting, harvesting, and cleaning.

Percentage of time: 10