Temporary Lab Assistant - Plant Genetics

Job Details

• Posting Number: G/R19144P
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Lab Assistant - Plant Genetics
• Department: CAES-Griffin Campus
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.
• Advertised Salary: $12.75 - $15.00
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  09/01/2022
• Location of Vacancy:
  Griffin Area

This position is needed to assist in the cleaning and processing of seed samples for various crops.

• Clean seed of sorghum, millet and other crops using seeding cleaning equipment. (75% of time)
• Count, weigh, and package seed samples for long term cold storage. (25% of time)

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 0.50

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification:
  High School Graduate
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Experience preferred in seed cleaning using lab equipment including seed blowers and screens. Experience preferred in counting and weighing seed samples using a lab scale and packaging seed according to seed inventories.

Heavy lifting (50 lbs) and working in hot environments (greenhouse and seed lab) and cold environments (cold rooms and freezers).

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:
  No
• Does this position have a P-Card?:
  No
• Is driving a requirement of this position?:
  No
• Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:
  No
• Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):
  Yes

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials.

Recruitment Contact Name: G. David Buntin

Recruitment Contact Email: gbuntin

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