Horticulture Student Assistant-Sugimoto

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R32897P

Working Title: Horticulture Student Assistant‑Sugimoto 2

Department: CAES‑Horticulture

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/10/2026

Posting Date: 04/01/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

FTE: 0.50

The successful applicant will assist with fruit and vegetable quality extension of shelf‑life and agricultural product development through field, laboratory, and storage‑based research. Duties include sample preparation, data collection, laboratory upkeep, and data entry under lab manager supervision.

• Conduct field, laboratory, and storage‑based research projects: set‑up, treatment applications, data collection.
• Collect fruit samples and analyze quality data (weight, color, sugar, acidity, firmness, ethylene, respiration, disorders).
• Apply treatments to extend shelf‑life of harvested products.
• Monitor and set up storage room conditions (temperature, relative humidity, O2/CO2).
• Support ongoing research and ensure successful project implementation.
• Assist in daily laboratory operations: cleaning, equipment maintenance.

90% primary duties
10% laboratory support duties

Education: High School Diploma with experience in agriculture/horticulture.

• Prior experience in fieldwork, laboratory procedures, postharvest quality evaluations is a plus.
• Competence in basic MS Office software.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse, interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills.

• Work in various environmental conditions (cold, hot, humid).
• Driving as needed.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does the position have access to financial resources? No

Is driving a requirement? Yes

Security Access: Yes

Background Investigation: Offers of employment are contingent upon background investigation. Candidate may be subject to drug test if applicable.

Recruitment Contact: Tara Riner, email: twr
39358

EOO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.