Student Worker Assistant

Student Worker Assistant

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Position Details Posting Number G/R34325P Working Title Student Worker Assistant Department Warnell-Research About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America 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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• Routine maintenance in lab or greenhouse (e.g., washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, etc.) Percentage of time 50
• Plant Care (e.g., watering, scouting for pests, applying fertilizer, etc.) Percentage of time 25
• Assisting on other research projects as needed. Percentage of time 25

Position Information Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .375

Minimum Qualifications Position Summary Tsai lab in Davison Life Sciences is looking for student assistants to help with general upkeep and running of a plant genomics research laboratory. Tasks include washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, and preparation of common reagents. Preferred schedule is 3 hours/day, 3-5 days/week, which can include some weekend shifts. Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other science majors preferred.

Coursework in biology or chemistry and previous lab and/or plant care experience is a plus. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to follow complex instructions, ability to work independently, organization skills, attention to detail, precision, self‑awareness and manual delicacy. Physical Demands Lift 50 lbs (e.g., bag of soil). Driving to perform job related tasks (take state vehicle to greenhouse or composting site).

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