Cotton Student worker

Overview

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Posting Number: G/R24929P

Working Title:
Cotton Student worker 2

Department: CAES-Entomology

Employment Type:
Employee

Anticipated Start Date: 04/15/2024

Posting Date: 03/26/2024

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Location of Vacancy:
Tifton Area

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Duties/Responsibilities

• Show up for work as scheduled
• Work up to 40 hours per week during the summer term.
• Plant, fertilize, and water plants growing in the greenhouse for purposes of conducting research.
• Assist postdoctoral scientists with trap labeling and organization, followed by sampling white flies in the field or on sticky cards placed throughout south Georgia.
• Assist the graduate student with servicing insect traps in peanut processing and storage facilities located across south Georgia.
• Assist the Research Professional with maintaining a clean and safe working environment for the benefit of all lab members.
• Washing glassware, weighing out materials, and conducting laboratory assays under supervision.
• Assist postdoctoral scientists with data collection in the field to include identification and enumeration of pests and natural enemies of cotton and grain sorghum.
• Assist the Research Professional with grain sampling and grain movement

Position Details

• Percentage Of Time: 100
• Classification Title:
  Student Assistant
• Flsa:
  Non-Exempt
• Fte: 50

The incumbent will assist Roberts Lab Research Professionals, postdocs, and undergraduate students with data collection and cleanup. On a weekly basis, the student will be responsible for driving to research sites and changing out sticky traps and then bringing the old traps back to the lab. The student will be responsible for assisting with collection and manual examination of plant material.

Will work outside under hot and humid conditions and lift up to 20 pounds. Driving.

Is this a Position of Trust? No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Is driving a requirement of this position? Yes

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No

Security/Access No

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.

Recruitment Contact:
Sarah Hobby
Email: shobby