Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden

Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden

Posting Number: G/R26254P

Working Title: Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Employment Type: Employee (Non-Exempt, FTE 1.00)

Schedule: Monday‑Friday; 8‑5 p.m.

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2024

Posting Date: 06/28/2024

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location: Griffin Area

Position Summary: The Research Assistant will help with all aspects of Dr. Ogden’s CEA breeding program. This will involve a combination of greenhouse, lab, and field work with primary location at Bledsoe Research Farm in Williamson.

• Horticulture crop care including potting, transplanting, trellising, pest monitoring, manual pollinations, data recording, weeding, utilizing weed-eaters and applying herbicides; harvesting is also required. (90% of time)
• Lab work involving fruit quality analysis, data entry, and seed processing and cataloging. (10% of time)

Basic horticulture skills are required for this position.

Work includes presence in hot, humid conditions; heavy lifting up to 50 pounds; bending and stretching to provide crop care.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Pre‑employment drug testing may be required for high‑risk responsibilities.

Recruitment Contact Name: Andrew Ogden

Recruitment Contact Email: aogden

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