Temporary Field​/Lab Assistant - Mergoum

Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum

Position Details:
Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum in the CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences department.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: G/R31185P
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Additional Schedule Information:
  Monday-Friday; 8-5 pm

Location:

Griffin Area

Advertised Salary:
Anticipated Start Date 09/17/2025

Posting Date: 09/16/2025

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

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• Field Work – Help with planting, maintaining and harvesting wheat nurseries. Percentage of time 30
• Seed Prep Work – Preparing wheat seed to be replanted. Percentage of time 30
• Greenhouse Work – Help with planting, making crosses, and harvesting wheat breeding nursery. Percentage of time 30
• Assist with preparation of lab work for research. Percentage of time 10

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Job Code: FTE 1.00

• High School graduate. Some college. Some experience working with field crops.
• Some experience working with field crops. Knowledge of seed cleaning and thrashing machines is preferred.
• Physical Demands:
  Standing and working in summer heat. Lift 30 lbs.

• Is this a Position of Trust? No
• Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
• P-Card? No
• Driving requirement? No
• Background Investigation:
  Employment contingent upon background check and credential verification. Pre-employment drug test may apply for high-risk roles. Details at the UGA Background Check website
  .

Recruitment Contact

Name:
Benjamin Lopez

Email:
benlopez

Phone:

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