Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Position Details

Posting Number - G/R33737P

Working Title
- Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Department - CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

About the University of Georgia
- Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. The proof is in our 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.

Employment Type

- Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary - 15.00

Anticipated Start Date - 07/06/2026

Posting Date - 07/02/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
- Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

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).

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Duties/Responsibilities

Assist with planting and processing of germplasm screening for nematode resistance, including labeling tags, packaging and germination of seed, harvesting seed, filling pots with soil, soaking and processing roots for nematode analysis.

Assist with lab maintenance and chores, including washing and sterilize pots, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, disposing of plant material.

Assist with plant and/or pathogen care by watering of plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including short periods on a rotational basis during assigned weekends.

Assist with prepping, steaming, and disposal of soil.

Position Details

Classification Title
- Temporary Technical Paraprofessional

FLSA
- Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE - 1.00

Minimum Qualifications

The Plant Nematology Lab Assistant position will support laboratory and greenhouse research related to plant diseases and the biology of their causal agents under the direction of a faculty member and/or lab manager/post-docs/graduate students. Duties include, but are not limited to, planting and processing of plants for screening for nematode resistance, including labeling tags, packaging and germination of seed, harvesting seed, filling pots with soil, soaking and processing roots for nematode analysis;

assisting with plant and/or nematode care by watering of plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including short periods on a rotational basis during assigned weekends; assisting with lab maintenance and chores, including washing and sterilize pots, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, disposing of plant material; assisting with prepping, steaming, and disposal of soil.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
- Prior experience working with plants is desirable, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Interest in crop/plant science, plant pathology, plant biology, soil science, or a related field who is self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and eager to learn, manages time well, and is reliable. Excellent verbal communication skills are needed.

Physical Demands
- Should have multi-hour blocks of availability M-F and availability on weekends on a rotational basis to water and care for plants. Stand for prolonged periods of time and work under the warmer temperatures of a greenhouse setting while doing technical tasks.

Is this a Position of Trust? - Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? - No

Does this position require a P-Card? - No

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