Plant Pathology Student Assistant-Chowdhury 2

Plant Pathology Student Assistant-Chowdhury 2

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Position Details:
Posting Number G/R34069P, Working Title Plant Pathology Student Assistant-Chowdhury 2, Department CAES-Plant Pathology,

Employment Type

Employee, Additional Schedule Information, Advertised Salary (unspecified), Anticipated Start Date 08/16/2026, Posting Date 07/27/2026, Closing Date Open Until Filled, Yes, Location of Vacancy Tifton Area.

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• Duties/Responsibilities Aid the team in watering greenhouse, maintaining greenhouse plants and cultures, mixing soil for greenhouse studies, and planting and harvesting greenhouse experiments.
• Duties/Responsibilities Aid the team in collecting soil samples from field, planting and harvesting crops in field, and maintaining field trials.
• Duties/Responsibilities Extracting nematodes from soil samples and enumerating nematode egg populations.
• Duties/Responsibilities Cleaning supplies and laboratory.
• Percentage of time 25
• Percentage of time 25
• Percentage of time 35
• Percentage of time 15
• Responsibilities for the incumbent include but are not limited to watering greenhouse, extracting nematode from soil, enumerating nematode eggs, collecting soil samples from field, mixing soil samples, aiding in harvesting and planting of crops, and cleaning laboratory supplies.

Title Student Assistant, FLSA Non-Exempt, UGA Job Code FTE .50, Minimum Qualifications High school diploma.

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for extended period of time. Driving as needed.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

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,…