Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab

Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab

Position Summary:

A Temporary Technical Paraprofessional will assist with projects and tasks in laboratory, greenhouse, field, and office. The employee will be assigned various tasks throughout the year depending upon availability, skill set, and program needs. Research is conducted at multiple locations and travel to farms and facilities is required to perform some duties. The individual must be detail oriented, accept instruction, and willing to work in various environments, working well with others.

• Posting Number: G/R23833P
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional - Missaoui Lab
• Department: CAES‑Applied Genetic Tech Ctr
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee Additional Schedule Information
• Advertised Salary:
  Not disclosed
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  12/01/2023
• Posting Date: 11/10/2023
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled (Yes)
• Position Code: FLSA Non‑Exempt UGA Job Code; FTE 1.00

• Laboratory: 20%
• Greenhouse maintenance: 20%
• Field planting/maintenance: 20%
• Data collection: 20%
• Seed threshing/cleaning: 20%

• Education:
  
  High school diploma required; some college education preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Laboratory, greenhouse, or field work preferred. Training will be available for laboratory use and pesticide use.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Strong organizational skills; basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.); effective communication and multitasking; punctual and reliable.

• Work inside and outside in hot and cold temperatures.
• Coexist with insects, pollen, and temperature stress.
• Manual duties include transplanting and weeding.
• Driving required.
• No P‑Card access; no security access; not a position of trust.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, verification of credentials and employment history, and possibly a drug test. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact:
Ali Missaoui

Email: cssamm

Phone: [not provided]

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• Cover Letter

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Equal Opportunity 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. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).