Temporary Research Assistant - Joseph

Position Summary

This position is needed to support the Entomology department as a part of Dr. Joseph’s research program with Turf and Ornamentals in Georgia. The role assists the supervising faculty with research projects.

• Maintain field plots and insect colonies for research purposes.
• Grow insecticide‑free plants in the greenhouse and routinely wash and clean insect‑rearing containers.
• Isolate pathogen samples with care to avoid contamination of the lab or the samples.
• Collect experimental response variables, including insect counts, impact of entomopathogen applications, plant damage ratings, and assessments of plant physiology as a measure of different treatments.
• Work in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments.
• Make frequent visits to trial plots to observe and record data on insects and production.
• Manage data, including data entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation, and development of technical reports.
• Enter ratings into spreadsheets and perform quality assurance.
• Assist in data entry and support faculty with related publications and printed materials.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Desirable competency in rearing insects.

• Bend and lift at least 50 pounds.
• Work in a laboratory for multiple hours a day.
• Intermittent out‑of‑town travel to research plots during the workday.
• Drive when needed to perform job duties.

• Driving is a requirement of this position.
• Position is not a trust position.
• No operation, access, or control of financial resources.
• No P-Card required and not an essential function.
• No direct interaction or care of children under 18, nor direct patient care.
• No security access to sensitive records or chemicals.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and a review of credentials and employment history. A satisfactory credit check may also be required. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for high‑risk responsibilities.

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.

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• Job Title:
  
  Temporary Research Assistant – Joseph
• Department: CAES-Entomology
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday; 8 am‑5 pm
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Posting Number: G/R32406P
• Location:
  
  Griffin Area
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Full Time Equivalent: 1.00