Tsai Greenhouse Student Assistant

Position Summary

Tsai Lab in the Warnell School of Forestry at UGA (https://www.aspendb.org/) is looking for a two part-time student workers to help maintain experimental trees in the field and research greenhouses, and help with general upkeep and running of a plant research laboratory. One position is on main campus and the other is in Whitehall forest at the end of Milledge Rd. On-campus tasks include watering plants daily, washing plant pots and trays, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, preparation of common reagents, pest monitoring and control, and weeding. Preferred schedule is 2-3 hours/day, 5 days/week, plus at least one weekend shift per month. The off-campus student assistant will work with our greenhouse research technician to inspect, weed, trim and maintain experimental plants, apply biocontrol and fertilizer, and assist with a variety of other greenhouse maintenance tasks (cleaning, composting, watering). Preferred schedule is 3 hours/day, 3-5 days/week, plus at least one weekend shift (2-4 pm) per month.

Duties/Responsibilities

Routine maintenance in greenhouse (e.g., washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, etc.)

Percentage of time: 50

Duties/Responsibilities

Plant Care (e.g., watering, scouting for pests, applying fertilizer, etc.)

Percentage of time: 25

Duties/Responsibilities

Assisting on other research projects as needed

Percentage of time: 25

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other science majors preferred. Coursework in biology or chemistry and previous lab and/or plant care experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to follow complex instructions, ability to work independently, organization skills, attention to detail, precision, self‐awareness and manual delicacy.

Physical Demands

Lift 50 lbs. (e.g., bag of soil). Off-campus position requires driving to perform job related tasks (take state vehicle to greenhouse or composting site), Georgia driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to Whitehall location. (On-campus position does not require driving.)