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Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum

Inside Higher Ed, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Posting Details Posting Number: G/R19325P

Working Title: Temporary Field/Lab Assistant - Mergoum

Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

Salary: 13.25

Anticipated Start Date: 05/01/2024

Location: Griffin Area

Employment Details Employment Type: Employee

Schedule: Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.

Open Until Filled: Yes

FTE: 1.00

EEO Statement 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, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Duties and Responsibilities

Field Work – Help with planting, maintaining and harvesting wheat nurseries.

Seed Prep Work – Preparing wheat seed to be replanted.

Greenhouse work – Help with planting, making crosses, and harvesting wheat breeding nursery.

Assist with preparation of lab work for research.

Position Summary Help with the planting and harvesting of the wheat breeding nursery in North and South Georgia. Will also help with the upkeep of six greenhouses and preparing of seed to be replanted in field. Overnight trips and working 8 hours in the heat of the summer. Lift 30lbs.

Education and Experience High School graduate. Some college. Some experience working with field crops.

Skills Some experience working with field crops. Experience with seed cleaning and thrashing machines.

Physical Demands Standing and working in summer heat. Lift 30lbs.

Security Access Yes

Background Investigation 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. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: steve sutton

Recruitment Contact Email: nottus@uga.edu

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