Student Assistant- Monfort Job Athens area,Georgia USA,Science

Position: Student Assistant- Monfort 7

Overview

Posting Number: G/R32686P

Working Title:

Student Assistant
- Monfort 7

Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

Location:

Tifton Area

Duties and Responsibilities

Data collection (20%)
Assistance with field work (20%)
Plant Sampling (20%)
Plot Maintenance (20%)
Plant analysis (20%)

Position Summary

Assist lead scientist and technician in the planting, data collection, and harvesting of peanut agronomy research plots. Specific duties include data collection, data entry, plot stake labeling, cleaning and filling sprayers, plot maintenance and plot photography. Many duties will be conducted in the early morning (6 am), so punctuality is needed.

Required and Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification

Education: High school diploma preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Skills: Ability to collect data in field, good communication skills, ability to take direction, ability to work with others as well as individually. On-the-job training will be provided.

Physical Demands

Work outside in inclement weather when needed, lift up to 50 lbs, work with and around equipment and be pesticide friendly. Driving.

Position Characteristics

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes

Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care? No

Security Access Yes

Background and Equal Opportunity

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. (hrweb)

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may be required for positions with high-risk responsibilities.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact

Recruitment Contact Name:
Mallory Marchant

Recruitment Contact Email:
Mallory.

Marchant

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