Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez for CAES-Horticulture in the Macon Area. The role combines field, greenhouse, and laboratory duties, with data collection and entry integral to daily workflows.

Ideal candidates will assist in planting, maintaining, harvesting field studies, and processing samples, while supporting lab tasks and data management. This temporary position supports research activities across both field and lab environments.

Qualifications

• Fieldwork and greenhouse tasks in field studies.
• Laboratory tasks including data collection and entry.

Responsibilities

• Field and greenhouse work includes planting, maintaining, harvesting, and processing field studies; data collection and entry.
• Laboratory work includes assisting with planting, maintaining, harvesting, processing field studies; data collection and entry.

Skills

Fieldwork

Laboratory work

Data collection

Data entry

Job description

Position Details

Posting Number: G/R29077P

Working Title: Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 05/19/2025

Posting Date: 04/17/2025

Location of Vacancy: Macon Area

Open Until Filled: Yes

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.

EOO Statement

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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. Percentage of time: 50%
• Laboratory work, including but not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry. Percentage of time: 50%