Greenhouse Student Assistant for Tsai Lab
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Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number | G/R24967P |
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Working Title | Greenhouse Student Assistant for Tsai Lab |
Department | Warnell-Sch Forestry & Nat Res |
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About the College/Unit/Department | |
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Employment Type | Employee |
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Advertised Salary | |
Anticipated Start Date | 05/13/2024 |
Posting Date | 03/28/2024 |
Closing Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Special Instructions to Applicants | |
Location of Vacancy | Athens Area |
EOO Statement | The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). |
Duties/Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities | Routine maintenance in greenhouse (e.g., washing glassware, plant tissue processing and disposal, stocking supplies, general cleaning, etc.) |
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Percentage of time | 50 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Plant Care (e.g., watering, scouting for pests, applying fertilizer, etc.) |
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Percentage of time | 25 |
Duties/Responsibilities | Assisting on other research projects as needed |
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Percentage of time | 25 |
Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title | Student Assistant |
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FLSA | Non-Exempt |
UGA Job Code | |
FTE | .50 |
Minimum Qualifications | |
Position Summary | The Tsai Lab in the Warnell School of Forestry at UGA (https://www.aspendb.org/) is looking for a part-time student worker to help maintain experimental trees in the field and research greenhouses. The student assistant will work with our greenhouse research technician to inspect, weed, trim and maintain experimental plants, apply biocontrol and fertilizer, and assist with a variety of other greenhouse maintenance tasks (cleaning, composting, watering). Preferred schedule is 3 hours/day, 5 days/week, plus at least one weekend shift (2-4 pm) per month. |
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position | Biology, Plant Biology, Ecology, Forestry or other science majors preferred. Coursework in biology or chemistry and previous lab and/or plant care experience is a plus. Prior experience working with plants or in a greenhouse is preferred. Valid GA driver’s license and reliable transportation required. (There is no public transportation to our greenhouses.) |
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies | Will follow complex instructions and work independently. Will utilize organization skills, attention to detail, precision, self‐awareness and manual delicacy, fortitude to perform manual labor in hot, summer conditions. |
Physical Demands | Lift 50 lbs (e.g., bag of soil). Driving to perform job related tasks (take state vehicle to greenhouse or composting site). |
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 |
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. |
Contact Information
Recruitment Contact
Contact Details | For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. |
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Recruitment Contact Name | CJ Tsai |
Recruitment Contact Email | cjtsai@uga.edu |
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Posting Specific Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter