Student Assistant

Posting Information

• Posting Number: G/R19970P
• Working Title:
  
  Student Assistant
• Department: CAES-Food Safety Center
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Location of Vacancy:
  Griffin Area
• Flsa:
  Non-Exempt
• Fte: 0.50
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  08/01/2024
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

This position will provide laboratory support to researchers. It will be responsible for assisting other researchers to conduct experiments and prepare reagents and media. It is also expected that this position will perform routine microbiological procedures. This position will also help in the general housekeeping of laboratory supplies and instruments.

• College senior level student or recent undergraduate student in a biological sciences field/degree.
• Preferred candidates have taken courses in microbiology, molecular biology and/or biological field with laboratory components.

• Familiar with a laboratory setting, in particular a microbiology laboratory.

Stand and sit in lab setting for extended periods.

• Position of Trust:
  Yes
• Direct interaction or care of children under 18:
  No
• Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
  Yes
• Driving requirement:
  No
• Has operation, access, or control of financial resources:
  No
• Requires a P-Card:
  No

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, 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 (hrweb).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact:
Meghan Den‑Bakker
Email: meghandenbakker