Student Assistant

Student Assistant

Position within the CAES‑Food Safety Center.

Working Title:

Student Assistant. Department: CAES‑Food Safety Center.

Employment type:

Employee. FLSA status:
Non‑Exempt. FTE: 0.50. Anticipated start date: 08/01/2024.

Location:

Griffin Area. Open until filled.

This position will provide laboratory support to researchers. Responsibilities include assisting researchers in conducting experiments, preparing reagents and media, performing routine microbiological procedures, and maintaining laboratory supplies and instruments. The role is 100% time commitment.

• College senior or recent undergraduate student in a biological sciences field.
• Knowledge of a laboratory setting, particularly a microbiology laboratory.
• Physical ability to stand and sit in the laboratory for extended periods.
• Preferred coursework in microbiology, molecular biology, or related fields with laboratory components.

Background investigation required, including criminal background, employment verification, and possibly a credit check. No P‑Card, no financial control, no driving requirement, and no direct interaction with children or patients.

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. Persons needing accommodations for the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Meghan Den‑Bakker – Recruitment Contact

Email: meghandenbakker

Phone: (none)

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information