Temporary Field​/Summer Assistant - Basinger

Position: Temporary Field/Summer Assistant 7 - Basinger

Posting Number: G/R32762P

Working Title: Temporary Field/Summer Assistant 7 - Basinger

Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/11/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EOO 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, or 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.

Position Summary

To assist with ongoing research taking place in the fields and laboratory.

Duties/Responsibilities

• 90%:
  Assist in all areas of field and laboratory research work.
• 10%:
  Other operations as needed.

Classification Title

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

1.00

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Field and laboratory research experience.

Physical Demands

Driving, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

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

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)

No

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.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name

Sydney Buffington

Recruitment Contact Email

S.Buffington

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