Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant

Position Summary

The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigations into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples and entering data. Specific tasks will include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, maintaining plant food for insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and/or research tests, scouting and other duties related to entomological field research.

Specific tasks will include rapidly identifying and counting small insects under stereo microscope magnification, assisting with insect colonies, planting seeds/seedlings and other duties related to entomological research. When samples (either frozen or in alcohol) are collected and in storage, the samples will be processed in scheduled time each week. Colonies and the plants that maintain these colonies need to be checked twice weekly.

Other duties will be determined in a weekly lab meeting. Duties will include scouting for insects in the fields.

Standing and using microscope for extended periods of time. Lifting soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots. Driving.

Posting Number: G/R24529P

Working Title:

Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant

Department: CAES-Entomology

Employment Type:

Employee

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

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Recruitment Contact Name:
Alton Sparks

Recruitment Contact Email: asparks