Temporary Lab​/Research - Bahri

Temporary Lab/Research - Bahri

Posting Number: G/R17579P

Working Title: Temporary Lab/Research - Bahri

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Salary: $11.50 - $12.75 hourly

Start Date: 06/01/2022

Posting Date: 05/23/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location: Griffin Area

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• Laboratory work (40%) – conduct laboratory, greenhouse, and field work including making media, culturing fungi, extracting DNA, conducting PCR, planting seed, and collecting data.
• Greenhouse work (30%) – perform greenhouse tasks related to plant research.
• Field work – perform field tasks related to plant pathology research.
• Position summary – conduct laboratory, greenhouse and field work including making media, culturing fungi, extracting DNA, conducting PCR, planting seed, and collecting data.
• Job classification – Temporary Technical Paraprofessional.
• FLSA status – Non‑Exempt.
• FTE – 1.00.

Completed two years of high school. Some experience in field work and laboratory work.

Work outdoors in heat and lift up to 25 pounds.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes. The position does not have operation, access, or control of financial resources, does not require a P‑Card, and no driving is required. The position does not have direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care. However, the position has security access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, or access to chemicals and medications).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Bochra Bahri

Recruitment Contact Email: bbahri