Temporary Field​/Lab Assistant - Mergoum

Overview

About The University Of Georgia:

• Posting Number: G/R31185P
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum
• Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

Employment Type:

Employee

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

Anticipated

Start Date:

09/17/2025

Posting Date: 09/16/2025

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Griffin Area

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• Field Work – Help with planting, maintaining and harvesting wheat nurseries.
• Seed Prep Work – Preparing wheat seed to be replanted.
• Greenhouse work – Help with planting, making crosses, and harvesting wheat breeding nursery.
• Assist with preparation of lab work for research.

Percentage Of Time: 30

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

Help with the planting and harvesting of the wheat breeding nursery in North and South Georgia. Will also help with the upkeep of six greenhouses and preparing of seed to be replanted in field. Overnight trips and working 8 hours in the heat of the summer.

High School graduate. Some college. Some experience working with field crops.

Some experience working with field crops. Experience with seed cleaning and thrashing machines.

Standing and working in summer heat. Lift 30lbs.

• 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.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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

Recruitment Contact Name:
Benjamin Lopez

Recruitment Contact Email: benlopez