Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant – Mitchum Lab

Posting Number: G/R26295P

Department: CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

University: The University of Georgia, located in Athens, GA, provides a comprehensive environment for academic and professional growth. Established in 1785, UGA is one of the oldest public universities in the United States and is ranked among the top 20 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The main campus is in Athens, with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 staff, serving over 41,000 students across 19 schools and colleges.

Employment Type: Employee (Student Assistant)

Schedule: Must be available for multi‑hour blocks Monday‑Friday and rotational weekends for plant watering and greenhouse care.

Advertised Salary: $14.00 per hour

Anticipated

Start Date:

08/15/2025

The Plant Nematology Lab Assistant supports laboratory and greenhouse research related to plant diseases and their causal agents. Responsibilities include planting, processing samples for nematode resistance screening, maintaining the lab, and caring for plants in greenhouses and growth chambers under faculty, lab‑manager, post‑doc, and graduate‑student supervision.

• Assist with planting and processing germplasm for nematode resistance screening (labeling tags, packaging and germination of seed, harvesting seed, filling pots with soil, soaking and processing roots for analysis).
  Time allocation: 40%
• Assist with lab maintenance and chores (washing and sterilizing pots, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, disposing of plant material).
• Assist with plant and/or pathogen care by watering plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including brief periods on a rotational basis during assigned weekends.
  Time allocation: 10%
• Assist with prepping, steaming, and disposal of soil.

• Prior experience working with plants is desirable but not required.
• Interest in crop/plant science, plant pathology, plant biology, soil science, or a related field.
• Self‑motivated, organized, detail‑oriented, enthusiastic, eager to learn, reliable, and efficient in time management.
• Excellent verbal communication skills are required.

Must be available for multi‑hour blocks Monday‑Friday and rotational weekends. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and work in warmer greenhouse temperatures while performing technical tasks.

All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation that includes a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website for details.

Recruitment Contact Name: Melissa Mitchum
Email: Melissa.

Mitchum |
Phone: (912) 273‑? (replace with campus line if available)

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. Persons needing accommodations for the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb). The University System of Georgia is committed to integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.