Biological Science Temporary Tech

Posting Number

G/R32357P

Biological Science Temporary Tech

CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

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Employee

03/29/2026

03/04/2026

Yes

Tifton Area

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• Assists with the planting, growing, harvesting, and maintenance of plants in greenhouses and experimental field plots.
• Collects, prepares, and verifies samples and supporting information from field and laboratory data.
• Assists in laboratory-based genetic analyses for plant breeding, including DNA extraction.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data and compiles data from various sources.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and experimental protocols, maintain equipment, and accurately record data for research in plant biology.

Temporary Service/Maintenance

Non-Exempt

0.50

A Biological Science Technician supports scientific research, laboratory and field studies, focused on peanut genetics and pre-breeding.

• Assists with planting, growing, harvesting, and maintaining plants in greenhouses and experimental field plots.
• Collects, prepares, and verifies samples and supporting information from field and laboratory data.
• Assists in laboratory-based genetic analyses for plant breeding, including DNA extraction.
• Keeps detailed records of experimental data and compiles data from various sources.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and experimental protocols, maintain equipment, and accurately record data for research in plant biology.

A Bachelor’s degree in plant genetics, plant breeding, horticulture, biology, or related biological sciences. Qualifying experience for this position includes experience in participating in a biological science research project related to plants by collecting and evaluating plants in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment; compiling records and analyzing experimental data; and…