Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab

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• Position Details
• Posting Number G/R23833P
• Working Title Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab
• Department CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr
• About the University of Georgia Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education
• 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 formed School of Medicine.

• About the College/Unit/Department website
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Advertised Salary
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  12/01/2023
• Posting Date: 11/10/2023
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled
• Location of Vacancy:
  Athens Area
• EOO Statement:
  The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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• Laboratory — Percentage of time 20
• Greenhouse maintenance — Percentage of time 20
• Field Planting/Maintenance — Percentage of time 20
• Data collection — Percentage of time 20
• Seed Threshing/Cleaning — Percentage of time 20

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• UGA Job Code
• FTE: 1.00

Position Summary A Temporary Tech. Parapro. will assist with projects and tasks in laboratory, greenhouse, field and office. Employee will be assigned various tasks throughout the year depending upon availability, skill set, and program needs. We conduct research at multiple locations. Travel to farms and facilities will be required to perform some duties. Individual needs to be detail oriented, accept instruction, and willing to work in various environments.

Work well with others.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position High school diploma required with some college education preferred. Experience in laboratory, greenhouse, or field work is preferred. Training will be available for laboratory use and pesticide use.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Strong organizational skills, basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.), and the ability to effectively communicate and multitask. Should be meticulous, punctual, and reliable.

Physical Demands Work inside and outside in various conditions including hot and cold temperatures. Coexist with various insects, pollen, and temperature stress. Perform various manual duties including transplanting and weeding.

Is this a Position of Trust? …