Posting Details
Posting Details
| Posting Number |
T00588P |
| Working Title |
Temporary Lab/Research |
| Department |
CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr |
| About the University of Georgia |
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (
https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 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 3,200 faculty and more than 7,900 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 44,000 students including over 33,000 undergraduates and over 11,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 20 schools and colleges, including the newly established School of Medicine and the Victoria Kay Investor School of Nursing. |
| About the College/Unit/Department |
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| College/Unit/Department website |
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| Posting Type |
External |
| Retirement Plan |
GDCP |
| Employment Type |
Employee |
| Benefits Eligibility |
Non-Benefits Eligible |
| Full/Part time |
Full Time |
| Work Schedule |
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| Work Schedule (other) |
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with weekend/holidays during seasonal planting and harvesting times. |
| Advertised Salary |
$10.00 hr |
| Posting Date |
10/17/2018 |
| Open until filled |
Yes |
| Closing Date |
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| Proposed Starting Date |
10/31/2018 |
| Anticipated End Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| EEO Policy Statement |
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. |
| Location of Vacancy |
Athens Area |
Position Information
| Classification Title |
Temporary Lab/Research |
| Pay Grade |
000 |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| FTE |
100 |
| Minimum Qualifications |
Minimum qualifications may be defined by the department based on the responsibilities of the position. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Position Summary |
A temporary/lab research position is needed to work in the soybean research lab to take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in the field. This position will work in the seed lab to weigh and clean samples, thresh individual plants, and prepare seed for spring planting. |
| Additional Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification |
High school diploma |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
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| Physical Demands |
The job will require lifting up to 50 lbs and overtime hours during the planting and harvesting season. Will need to be able to work in the fields and greenhouse in extreme heat. Ability to travel. |
| Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. |
Yes |
| Does this position have financial responsibilities? |
No |
Duties/Responsibilities
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in field environment. |
| Percentage of time |
45 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Work in seed lab weighing and cleaning samples, threshing individual plants, and preparing seed for replanting in spring. |
| Percentage of time |
45 |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Greenhouse work of planting, harvesting, and cleaning. |
| Percentage of time |
10 |
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