Student Assistant - SPW

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Position Details Posting Number G/R34858P Working Title Student Assistant - SPW Department CAES-Ag&Environmental Svcs Lab

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Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 10/26/2026 Posting Date 09/30/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement 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.

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Grinding and drying of soil. Rotating racks of soil from the block building and conducting quality checks of soil set. Percentage of time 30

Assist in sample receiving, making up soil sets for routine and special analysis. Opening and organizing soil samples, preparing the laboratory quality check soil, and communicate with county offices to clarify submission issues. Percentage of time 25

Participate in various aspects of soil, plant, and water sample preparation, processing, and analysis, as needed. Percentage of time 25

Help in maintaining the cleanliness of the lab area and other duties as assigned. Percentage of time 20

Position Information Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.50 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary This is technical work in performing routine as well as non-standardized laboratory testing. Assist with soil sample organization, sample grinding, sieving, weighing, cleaning glassware, and other miscellaneous duties. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of…