Cotton Research Technician- Tifton Campus

Cotton Research Technician
- Tifton Campus

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Posting Number S15617P

Working Title Cotton Research Technician
- Tifton Campus

Department CAES-Tifton Campus

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The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

External Retirement Plan TRS

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Schedule will be set by the supervisor and may vary during planting/harvesting season.

Commensurate with Experience

08/18/2026

Yes

Proposed Starting Date 09/01/2026

Tifton Area

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Title Research Tech-Life Science II FLSA Non-Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

The Research Technician position will be under the Assistant Dean’s Office based at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. At appointment, the person in this position will assist with research that focuses on all aspects of cotton production and improvement. The primary focus of current research projects is to support cotton breeding, germplasm development, cultivar evaluation, and agronomic programs and initiatives.

This position will also provide assistance, as needed, to other research areas related to cotton improvement and production. This role will involve collaborating with and assisting researchers, graduate students, technicians, and student workers to achieve program objectives and support ongoing research activities.

General responsibilities include supporting field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities for the cotton breeding program through the establishment, management, and evaluation of research trials. Duties include coordinating crop production activities such as planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, harvesting, and seed processing; collecting and managing research data;…