Greenhouse Student Assistant for Tsai Lab

1 month ago

Athens, Georgia, United States University of Georgia Full time
Position Information

Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE .50 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The Tsai Lab in the Warnell School of Forestry at UGA ) 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

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name CJ Tsai Recruitment Contact Email Recruitment Contact Phone

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