Soybean Research Professional - Li Lab

Posting Details

Posting Number: S14846P |

Working Title:

Soybean Research Professional I - Li Lab Department | CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr.

Posting Date: 03/11/2026 | Open Until Filled | Proposed Starting Date: 04/13/2026

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia (UGA) is the birthplace of public higher education in America and the state’s flagship university. The proof is in more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

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Classification

Title:

Lab Tech-Life Science II
Employment Type: FTE 1.00 – Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑5:00 pm (extended work hours during peak seasons such as planting and harvest)

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in agricultural production systems and plant breeding
• Proficiency in field research activities and ability to learn new technology
• Demonstrated teamwork skills; ability to work in both field and lab environments

This Research Professional position focuses on soybean breeding and genetics. The position will be funded by grants from the United Soybean Board, University of Georgia Research Foundation, and other funding agencies to support all field and lab research activities as well as graduate student education. The incumbent will work as an integral member of a team to conduct soybean breeding and genetics field experiments and to develop soybean varieties.

• Work closely with the research coordinator and team members on all aspects of field research: seed cleaning, treatment and packaging, planting, managing and maintaining field plots, taking field notes, harvesting plots and plant rows, pod picking, post‑harvest phenotyping, seed composition analyses, and chemical spray as needed.
• Assist in setting up, determining layout, managing, and harvesting summer and winter crossing blocks and greenhouse increases; spray chemicals for weed, pest, and pathogen control; and participate in soybean pollination in both field and greenhouse.
• Operate GPS‑equipped tractor for planting and end‑trimming; operate plot combine for harvesting; maintain field plot equipment.
• Provide support to graduate student and postdoctoral researcher projects and perform other duties as needed.

• Ability to operate farm equipment with basic maintenance knowledge and to set priorities that meet timelines.
• Attention to detail, initiative, and adherence to experimental protocols.
• Effective written and oral communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in field research activities and the ability to learn new technologies.

• Stand, bend, reach above shoulder level, and lift up to 50 pounds for sustained periods.
• Operate farm equipment and work extended hours during peak seasons.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Recruitment Contact Name: Brian Little
Email: balittle
Phone: (insert phone if available)

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