Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden

Overview

Posting Number: G/R26254P

Working Title:

Temporary Research Assistant - Ogden

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Location:

Griffin Area

Anticipated

Start Date:

07/01/2024

Posting Date: 06/28/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Additional Schedule Information:
Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Is this a Position of Trust?:
No

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.00

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• Horticulture crop care including potting, transplanting, trellising, pest monitoring, manual pollinations, data recording, weeding, use of weed-eater and application of herbicides. Harvesting will also be required.
• Lab work involving fruit quality analysis, data entry, and seed processing and cataloging.

Classification

Title:

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Consequently, Percentages of time: 90% duties in horticulture activities; 10% lab work.

The Research Assistant will help with all aspects of Dr. Ogden’s CEA breeding program. This will involve a combination of greenhouse, lab, and field work with primary location at Bledsoe Research Farm in Williamson.

Basic horticulture skills are required for this position.

• Work includes presence in hot, humid conditions.
• Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds max.
• Bending and stretching to provide crop care.

• 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?:
  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)?:
  No

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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Recruitment Contact Name:
Andrew Ogden

Recruitment Contact Email: aogden