Student Worker-Basu,S

Overview

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Posting Number: G/R26729P

Working Title:

Student Worker-Basu,S.

Department: CAES-Entomology

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

Employment Type:

Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/12/2024

Posting Date: 08/01/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

USG Core Values:
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• Rapidly identify and count small insects under stereo microscope magnification.
• Assist with insect colonies, plant seeds/seedlings, and other duties related to entomological research.
• Process samples (frozen or in alcohol) in the scheduled weekly timeframe.
• Check colonies and plants maintaining the colonies twice weekly.
• Other duties will be determined in a weekly lab meeting.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Student Assistant
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 0.5
• Physical Demands:
  Look through a stereo microscope for hours, lift soil tubs and full pots, be on-time, driving, some field work.
• 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
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Security access or handling of sensitive materials?:
  No

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

Recruitment Contact Name:
Saumik Basu

Recruitment Contact Email: saumik.basu

Background and Other Policy Information:
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, reference checks, and, if applicable, a credit check. Pre-employment drug testing may be required for high-risk positions. See the UGA Background Check website for details.