Temporary Lab Assistant - Plant Genetics

Overview

Working Title:

Temporary Lab Assistant - Plant Genetics

Posting Number: G/R19144P

Department: CAES-Griffin Campus

Location of Vacancy:
Griffin Area

Employment Type:

Employee

Additional Schedule Information:
Monday-Friday; work hours will vary.

Advertised Salary: $12.75 - $15.00

Anticipated

Start Date:

09/01/2022

Posting Date: 08/31/2022

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Background Investigation Policy:
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Contact Details:
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name: G. David Buntin

Recruitment Contact Email: gbuntin

• Clean seed of sorghum, millet and other crops using seeding cleaning equipment.
• Count, weigh, and package seed samples for long term cold storage.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• FTE: 0.50
• Percentage Of Time: 75% for seed cleaning; 25% for counting, weighing, and packaging
• Position Summary:
  
  This position is needed to assist in the cleaning and processing of seed samples for various crops.

• Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification In Position:
  High School Graduate
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And/or
  
  Competencies:
  
  Experience preferred in seed cleaning using lab equipment including seed blowers and screens. Experience preferred in counting and weighing seed samples using a lab scale and packaging seed according to seed inventories.

• Heavy lifting (50 lbs) and working in hot environments (greenhouse and seed lab) and cold environments (cold rooms and freezers).

• Is this a Position of Trust?:
  Yes
• 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?:
  No
• 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):
  Yes

• EOO Statement:
  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).
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• Recruitment Contact Name: G. David Buntin
• Recruitment Contact Email: gbuntin