Tsai Greenhouse Student Assistant

Tsai Greenhouse Student Assistant

Position Classification:
Student Assistant. FLSA Non-Exempt. FTE: 0.375. Posting Number: G/R32705P. Department:
Warnell-Research, Warnell School of Forestry, UGA.

Two part‑time student workers will help maintain experimental trees in the field and research greenhouses, and assist with general upkeep and running of a plant research laboratory. One position is on main campus and the other is in Whitehall forest.

• Routine maintenance in greenhouse (washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, etc.). 50% of time.
• Plant care (watering, scouting for pests, applying fertilizer, etc.). 25% of time.
• Assisting on other research projects as needed. 25% of time.
• On‑campus tasks: watering plants daily, washing plant pots and trays, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, preparation of common reagents, pest monitoring and control, and weeding.
• Off‑campus tasks: inspecting, weeding, trimming and maintaining experimental plants, applying biocontrol and fertilizer, and assisting with greenhouse maintenance (cleaning, composting, watering). Requires driving to Whitehall location.

Preferred schedule: 2–3 hours per day, 5 days per week, plus at least one weekend shift per month for on‑campus. Off‑campus: 3 hours per day, 3–5 days per week, plus at least one weekend shift (2–4 pm) per month.

• Enrolled in Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, Forestry or related science majors.
• Coursework in biology or chemistry and previous lab and/or plant care experience is a plus.
• Ability to follow complex instructions, work independently, organizational skills, attention to detail, precision, self‑awareness and manual delicacy.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Off‑campus position requires a Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license (required for off‑campus position).

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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, veteran status or other protected status.

Recruitment Contact:
Alisa Tannirat, Email:
Alisa.

Tannirat.

• Required:
  
  Resume/CV
• Optional:
  Cover Letter;
  List of References with Contact Information