Research Professional Ii

Position: RESEARCH PROFESSIONAL II
Position Information

Classification Title Research Tech-Life Science II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or five years of relevant experience.

Position Summary

The Research Paraprofessional conducts cultivar evaluation experiments as part of the Statewide Variety Testing team located at the Griffin Campus. This employee will utilize field maps to program GPS-enabled planters. Equipment will be transported to offsite locations, and plantings conducted with the North Georgia Agronomist. Status reports will be provided to the Agronomist. Soil samples will be collected as needed, and provided for nematode testing.

Field maintenance records will be provided to the Data Analyst prior to harvest. The employee will be responsible for harvesting experiments, and providing results and explanations of any anomalies to Data Analyst on a strict deadline.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Competent in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

* Experience with Wintersteiger planters and harvesters.

* Crop scouting experience, knowledge of pesticide application and ability to obtain relevant license.

* Ability to work independently and as part of a larger interdisciplinary team.

* Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

* Willingness to seek information as needed.

Physical Demands

* Field work involves extreme heat or cold, humidity, wind, mud, dust, pollen, and insect bites.

* Frequent lifting of boxes or bags up to 60 lbs.

* Climbing on and off of field equipment.

* Exposure to dust from samples in lab.

* Standing for hours at a time.

* Some in-state travel.

* Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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 Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

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Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Operating & Maintaining Equipment

* In charge of operating and maintaining highly specialized equipment, including planters, combines and other harvesting equipment.

* Responsible for securing equipment on trailer for transporting.

* Programs precision planter with GPS to achieve correct spacing for plots and seeds.

* Ensures that weigh systems on combine are operating accurately.

* Utilizes research combines and harvesters to generate yield data.

* Performs maintenance activities on equipment.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Supports & Communicates

* Maintains communication with farm staff, Tifton team, and Griffin variety testing staff to support research timelines.

* Provides consultation and institutional memory to other project staff.

* Provides oversight of seed packets and samples.

* Assists with team activities, such as seed packaging, sample analysis, and problem solving.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

Research Trial Monitoring

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