Student Assistant - SPW

Student Assistant - SPW

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Position Details Posting Number G/R34300P Working Title Student Assistant - SPW Department CAES-Ag&Environmental Svcs Lab About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

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Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine. About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website

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Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 09/27/2026 Posting Date 08/07/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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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 Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is this an essential function of this position? No Does driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have security access (public safety, IT…