Temp Lab​/Rsch Student - Dutta

Posting Information

Posting Number: G/R23578P

Working Title: Temp Lab/Rsch Student 11
- Dutta

Department: CAES-Plant Pathology

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/15/2023

Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area

FTE: 0.5

Classification

Title:

Student Assistant

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 at hrweb.

Position will provide greenhouse assistance to include potting, inoculating and watering plants. The individual will keep greenhouse space neat, orderly, and weed‑free. The individual will assist with basic lab research as requested, including collecting plant samples, inoculating plant samples, setting up field studies, labeling and placing flags, stakes and markers. The individual will assist with basic lab protocols, basic lab maintenance and chores such as washing glassware, preparing simple solutions, preparing media, autoclaving supplies and waste, and disposing of trash to maintain a clean laboratory space.

• Maintain greenhouse – plant, weed, water, potting, inoculating, and keeping the space neat (40% of time).
• Assist in basic lab activities, including sample collection, inoculation, setting up field studies, and routine lab maintenance (60% of time).

High school diploma.

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for extended periods of time.

Driving is a requirement of the position. The position has security access and does not involve direct interaction with children under 18 or direct patient care. The position does not involve operation, access, or control of financial resources and does not require a P‑Card.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and verification of credentials and employment history. The applicant may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test if applicable.