Temporary Field​/Lab Assistant_Buntin

Posting Number

G/R16647P

Working Title

Temporary Field/Lab

Department

CAES-Entomology

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Employment Type

Employee

Advertised Salary

$12.75 - $14.00/hour depending upon qualifications

Anticipated Start Date

04/01/2022

Posting Date

03/14/2022

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Griffin Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Field and work processing of samples, which includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest and process field studies. Data collection.
• Laboratory work, including but not limited to, processing, sorting and inspecting plant samples for diseases and insect damages. Data collection and entry.

Percentage of Time

50% fieldwork, 50% laboratory work

Classification Title

Temporary Skilled Crafts/Trades

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Position Summary

Work involves 50% fieldwork and 50% work processing samples in the laboratory. Fieldwork includes but is not limited to helping to plant, maintain grain and forage crops as well as sampling field trials for insects and various plant measurements. Lab work includes but is not limited to sorting and inspecting plant samples for insects and other organisms and various other measurements.

Some processing of samples may be needed. Data entry in Excel spreadsheets also is needed. Work will be mostly during hot conditions in the summer. Duties also may sometimes need out-of-town travel to research plots during the workday. The employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new job and work is usually closely supervised; however, constant supervision is not necessary as many tasks are routine and repetitive and can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.

Relevant/Preferred

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

High school or equivalent combination of education and work experience in the lab and field plots or a related area. Other training will be provided as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities…