Temporary Variety Testing Assistant - Mailhot

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a part-time Seed Lab Assistant in the Variety Testing program. The position involves seed lab tasks, occasional field work, and reports to Daniel Mailhot, Program Director.

It is up to 20 hours per week and requires a High School Diploma. Responsibilities include seed inventory, packaging, quality evaluations, and ginning of cotton samples, as well as planting, data collection, and harvest in the field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Review of qualifications available upon request to Daniel Mailhot.

Responsibilities

• Support seed lab activities including inventory, packaging, quality evaluations, and ginning of cotton samples.
• Support field activities including planting, data collection, and harvest.
• Clean workspace and state vehicles.

Skills

Time management

Productivity

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week) position. The assistant will be working in the Variety Testing program, performing seed lab activities and sometimes field work. This position will report to Daniel Mailhot, Program Director.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Supporting seed lab activities including inventory, packaging, quality evaluations and ginning of cotton samples (60% of time).
• Supporting field activities including planting, data collection, and harvest (30% of time).
• Cleaning of workspace and state vehicles (10% of time).

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

High School Graduate. Contact Daniel Mailhot at [e-mail] for a review of qualifications prior to applying.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies

Good time management skills. Ability to remain productively engaged in work activities.

Physical Demands

Driving. Occasionally lift 30‑lb bags, sitting, standing, reaching, pulling, bending and walking. Tolerance of outdoor working conditions including sun, heat, humidity, insects, and potentially dust. Indoor exposures include dust and potentially noise. Includes some exposure to peanut and wheat allergens.

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

EEO 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]).