Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant

Posting Number

G/R24529P

Working Title

Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant

Department

CAES-Entomology

About the University of Georgia

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Employment Type

Employee

Anticipated Start Date

02/19/2024

Posting Date

02/02/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Tifton Area

EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Specific tasks will include rapidly identifying and count small insects under stereo microscope magnification, assisting with insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings and other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and in storage, the samples will be processed in scheduled time each week. Colonies and the plants that maintain these colonies need to be checked twice weekly.

Other duties will be determined in a weekly lab meeting. Duties will include scouting for insects in the fields.

Percentage of time

100

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non‑Exempt

FTE

0.5

Position Summary

The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigations into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples and entering data. Specific tasks will include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, maintaining plant food for insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and/or research tests, scouting and other duties related to entomological field research.

Physical

Demands

Standing and using microscope for extended periods of time. Lifting of soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a requirement of this position?

Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

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