Lab & Research Student Assistant - Dutta F2

Lab & Research Student Assistant – Dutta F2

Position Details

• Posting Number: G/R28360P
• Working Title: Lab & Research Student Assistant – Dutta F2
• Department: CAES-Plant Pathology
• Employment Type: Student Assistant (FLSA Non‑Exempt)
• Job Code: UGA Job Code
• FTE: 0.50
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  02/20/2025
• Posting Date: 02/01/2025
• Closing Date: Open Until Filled
• Location: Tifton, GA

• Greenhouse – care for plants in greenhouse. Plant, weed, fertilize, water. (30% of time)
• Assist with field research – collect plant samples, label, flag, stake. (20% of time)
• Assist with basic lab protocols – Phytophthora isolation, Xylella isolation, DNA extraction, etc. (30% of time)
• Assist with basic lab maintenance and chores – wash glassware, autoclave supplies, prepare basic solutions and media, take away trash, etc. (20% of time)

Individual will provide greenhouse assistance to include potting, fertilizing, inoculating and watering plants. Individual will assist in keeping greenhouse space neat, orderly and weed free. Individual will assist with basic field research as requested to include collecting plant samples, inoculating plant samples, setting up field studies including labeling and placing flags, stakes and markers. Individual will assist with basic lab protocols as requested and will be responsible for basic lab maintenance and chores including washing glassware, preparing simple solutions, preparing media, autoclaving supplies and waste, taking trash to dumpster, etc.

to keep laboratory space neat, orderly and clean.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies.

• Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for extended periods of time.
• Driving.

• 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 having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
• Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes
• 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 (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)? No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

• Name: Michael Foster
• Email: mjfoster
• Phone:

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