Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager

Posting Number

S14634P

Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager

CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

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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 established School of Medicine.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm with occasional nights and weekends to meet project demands.

Commensurate with Experience

01/27/2026

Yes

03/01/2026

Griffin Area

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Res Associate-Life Science I

Exempt

1.00

Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science

Prior experience in laboratory, greenhouse, or plant propagation settings, along with familiarity with seed germination studies, tissue culture, or aseptic techniques. Experience supervising student workers or greenhouse/field crews is beneficial. Strong organizational skills, accurate record keeping, working knowledge of plant care and greenhouse management, and experience with data entry and basic analysis are valued. Ability to operate or learn seed-processing equipment and greenhouse tools is also preferred.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia seeks a detail-oriented and highly organized Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager to support the Turfgrass Breeding Program on the Griffin Campus. This position plays a critical role in managing laboratory and greenhouse operations that underpin the program’s research and breeding activities. The Laboratory and Greenhouse Manager will lead laboratory germination studies, tissue culture projects, greenhouse propagation, and plant maintenance.

The position will also coordinate day-to-day greenhouse workflows; supervise hourly student workers; organize germplasm inventories; support breeding protocol execution; and assist with seed cleaning, sample processing, data entry, and field planting activities. This individual will help ensure that…