Tsai Greenhouse Student Assistant

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G/R32705P

Working Title

Tsai Greenhouse Student Assistant

Department

Warnell-Research

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About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

05/11/2026

Posting Date

04/09/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please send an email with resume and scheduling availability to Alisa.

Tannirat and indicate which position you are interested in, main campus or off-campus.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Routine maintenance in greenhouse (e.g., washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, etc.)

Percentage of time

50

Duties/Responsibilities

Plant Care (e.g., watering, scouting for pests, applying fertilizer, etc.)

Percentage of time

25

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting on other research projects as needed

Percentage of time

25

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE

0.375

Minimum Qualifications

Position Summary

Tsai Lab in the Warnell School of Forestry at UGA (https://) is looking for a two part-time student workers to help maintain experimental trees in the field and research greenhouses, and help with general upkeep and running of a plant research laboratory. One position is on main campus and the other is in Whitehall forest at the end of Milledge Rd.

On-campus tasks include watering plants daily, washing plant pots and trays, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, preparation of common reagents, pest monitoring and control, and weeding. Preferred schedule is 2-3 hours/day, 5 days/week, plus at least one weekend shift per month. The off-campus student assistant will work with our greenhouse research technician to inspect, weed, trim and maintain experimental plants, apply biocontrol and fertilizer, and assist with a variety of other greenhouse maintenance tasks (cleaning, composting, watering).

Preferred schedule is 3 hours/day, 3-5 days/week, plus at least one weekend shift (2-4 pm) per month.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other science majors preferred. Coursework in biology or chemistry and previous lab and/or plant care experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to follow complex instructions, ability to work independently, organization skills, attention to detail, precision, self-awareness and manual delicacy.

Physical Demands

Lift 50 lbs. (e.g., bag of soil). Off-campus position requires driving to perform job related tasks (take state vehicle to greenhouse or composting site), Georgia driver's license and reliable transportation to get to Whitehall location. (On-campus position does not require driving.)

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

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