"Temporary Field/Lab Assistant_Buntin"

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. 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 formed School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: https://ent.uga.edu/people/faculty/david-buntin.html

Employment Type: Employee

Advertised Salary: $12.75 - $14.00/hour depending upon qualifications

Anticipated Start Date: 04/01/2022

Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area

Duties/Responsibilities: Field and work processing of samples, which includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest and process field studies. Data collection. (50% of time)

Laboratory work, including but not limited to, processing, sorting and inspecting plant samples for diseases and insect damages. Data collection and entry. (50% of time)

Position Summary: Work involves 50% fieldwork and 50% work processing samples in the laboratory. Fieldwork includes but is not limited to helping to plant, maintain grain and forage crops as well as sampling field trials for insects and various plant measurements. Lab work includes but is not limited to sorting and inspecting plant samples for insects and other organisms and various other measurements. Some processing of samples may be needed. Data entry in Excel spreadsheets also is needed. Work will be mostly during hot conditions in the summer. Duties also may sometimes need out-of-town travel to research plots during the workday. The employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new job and work is usually closely supervised; however, constant supervision is not necessary as many tasks are routine and repetitive and can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification: High school or equivalent combination of education and work experience in the lab and field plots or a related area. Other training will be provided as appropriate.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work with or without supervision. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Physical Demands: Bend and lift up to 50 pounds, work in a laboratory for multiple hours a day. Duties also include intermittent out-of-town travel to research plots during the workday.

Background Investigation Policy: 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: For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name: G. David Buntin, Recruitment Contact Email: gbuntin@uga.edu