Molecular Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Molecular Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Position Summary:

The Molecular Plant Nematology Lab Assistant position will support 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 and Responsibilities (in order of time allocation):

• Participate in lab experimentation, collect and summarize data for molecular plant‑nematode interaction research activities (40%).
• Assist with sample collection, media preparation, and other laboratory protocols (20%).
• Perform lab maintenance and chores, including dishwashing, autoclaving, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, and disposing of biohazardous materials (30%).
• Assist with plant and pathogen care by watering plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including short rotational periods during assigned weekends (10%).

Qualifications:

• Prior coursework and experience working in a laboratory setting is desirable, but not required.
• Interest in the molecular/cellular aspects of plant science, plant pathology, plant biology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Self‑motivated, organized, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time well and be reliable.

Position Details:

• Employment type:
  
  Contract (Student Assistant)
• Salary: $14.00 per hour
• Start date:
  
  08/15/2025
• Location:
  
  Athens, GA
• FLSA:
  Non‑Exempt
• FTE: 0.50

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, 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).

Application Instructions:

To apply, please send an email with subject line "MOLECULAR NEMATOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT" to Melissa Mitchum, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics, melissa.mitchum. Include a statement of interest, resume with contact information for three references, and a current unofficial transcript.

Contact:

Melissa Mitchum – Melissa.

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