Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez

Overview

Posting Number: G/R29077P

Working Title: Temporary Lab Technician - Chavez

Department: CAES-Horticulture

Location of Vacancy: Macon Area

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).

Employment Type: Employee

Anticipated

Start Date:

05/19/2025

Posting Date: 04/17/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

• Field and greenhouse work includes, but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry.
• Laboratory work, including but is not limited to, helping to plant, maintain, harvest, and process field studies. Data collection and entry.
• Position Summary:
  
  This position will work both indoors and outdoors assisting field and laboratory work for peach, blueberry and grape research projects. Work in the field and greenhouse will be done in hot conditions. Laboratory work includes, but is not limited to, processing samples, dissections, extraction, and others.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is desired, and Excel spreadsheet data entry is also needed.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position:
  • High school or equivalent combination of education and work experience in horticulture or a related area
  • Other training will be provided as appropriate.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Work with or without supervision. Use Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Physical Demands:
  Bend and lift at least 50 pounds. Work in a laboratory for multiple hours a day. Intermittent out of town travel to research plots during the workday. Driving as needed to perform job duties.
• 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
• Does This Position Have Security Access (e.g., Public Safety, IT Security, Personnel Records, Patient Records, Or Access To Chemicals And Medications):
  No

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FTE: 1.00

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 Name: Dario Chavez

Recruitment Contact Email: dchavez

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