Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum
Listed on 2026-01-10
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Biology, Research Scientist, Agriculture / Farming
Posting Details
Posting Number: G/R19325P
Working Title:
Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum
Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences
Salary: 13.25
Anticipated
Start Date:
05/01/2024
Location:
Griffin Area
Employment Type:
Employee
Schedule:
Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE: 1.00
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Duties and Responsibilities- Field Work – Help with planting, maintaining and harvesting wheat nurseries.
- Seed Prep Work – Preparing wheat seed to be replanted.
- Greenhouse work – Help with planting, making crosses, and harvesting wheat breeding nursery.
- Assist with preparation of lab work for research.
Help with the planting and harvesting of the wheat breeding nursery in North and South Georgia. Will also help with the upkeep of six greenhouses and preparing of seed to be replanted in field. Overnight trips and working 8 hours in the heat of the summer. Lift 30lbs.
Education and ExperienceHigh School graduate. Some college. Some experience working with field crops.
SkillsSome experience working with field crops. Experience with seed cleaning and thrashing machines.
Physical DemandsStanding and working in summer heat. Lift 30lbs.
Security AccessYes
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Recruitment Contact Name: steve sutton
Recruitment Contact Email: nottus
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