Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Posting Number

G/R26295P

Working Title

Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Department

CAES‑Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Must have multi‑hour blocks of availability Monday‑Friday and availability on weekends on a rotational basis to water and care for plants.

Salary

$14.00

Anticipated Start Date

08/15/2025

Posting Date

07/18/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

If interested, please email Melissa Mitchum, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics with subject line "PLANT NEMATOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT". Include a statement of interest, resume, contact information for three references, and a current unofficial transcript.

Location

Athens Area

Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (hrweb).

Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with planting and processing germplasm screening for nematode resistance – labeling, packaging, germination of seed, harvesting seed, filling pots with soil, soaking and processing roots for nematode analysis.
• Assist with lab maintenance and chores – washing and sterilizing pots, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, disposing of plant material.
• Assist with plant and/or pathogen care by watering plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including short rotational periods on assigned weekends.
• Assist with prep, steaming, and disposal of soil.

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

FTE

0.50

Position Summary

The Plant Nematology Lab Assistant position supports laboratory and greenhouse research related to plant diseases and the biology of their causal agents under the direction of a faculty member and/or lab manager/post‑docs/graduate students. Duties include, but are not limited to, planting and processing of plants for screening for nematode resistance, assisting with plant and/or nematode care by watering in greenhouses and growth chambers on a rotational basis, assisting with lab maintenance and chores, and assisting with prep, steaming, and disposal of soil.

Relevant

/ Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Prior experience working with plants is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and/or Competencies

Interest in crop/plant science, plant pathology, plant biology, soil science, or a related field. Self‑motivated, organized, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, eager to learn, manages time well, and reliable. Excellent verbal communication skills are required.

Physical Demands

Must have multi‑hour blocks of availability Monday‑Friday and availability on weekends on a rotational basis to water and care for plants. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and work under warmer temperatures of a greenhouse setting while performing technical tasks.

Security Access

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

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. May also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Melissa Mitchum

Recruitment Contact Email

Melissa.

Mitchum

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