Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Field/Lab Assistant to support peach, blueberry and grape research projects in both indoor and outdoor settings. Your duties include helping to plant, maintain, harvest and process field studies, with data collection and entry in greenhouse and field environments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel data entry is desired, with supervision until you can perform tasks consistently in a lab and field context.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in horticulture or related field.

Responsibilities

• Field and greenhouse work includes helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry.
• Laboratory work includes processing samples and data entry, with supervision as tasks are learned.

Job description

Position Summary

This position will work both indoors and outdoors assisting field and laboratory work for peach, blueberry and grape research projects. Fieldwork includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Work in the field and greenhouse will be done in hot conditions. Laboratory work includes, but is not limited to, processing samples, dissections, extraction, and others. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is desired, and Excel spreadsheet data entry is also needed. The position receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new task and the work is closely supervised until the employee is capable of consistently performing the task.

Duties and Responsibilities

Field and greenhouse work includes helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry.

Laboratory work includes helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent combination of education and work experience in horticulture or a related area.
• Other training will be provided as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work with or without supervision. Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands

Bend and lift at least 50 pounds. Work in a laboratory for multiple hours a day. Intermittent out of town travel to research plots during the workday. Driving as needed to perform job duties. Driving is a requirement of this position.

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, 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]).