Seasonal Crop Research Assistant

2 weeks ago


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

Job Title: Seasonal Crop Research Assistant

Department: CAES-Crop & Soil Sciences

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia, established in 1785, stands as Georgia's oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. With a rich history of over 235 years, UGA is dedicated to academic excellence and is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the nation.

Located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, UGA serves a diverse student body of over 40,000, including more than 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate students.


Employment Type: Employee

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; hours may vary.

Salary: $12.75 per hour

Job Responsibilities:
  1. Seed Laboratory Support: Assist with various seed lab operations, including inventory management, packaging, quality assessments, and processing of cotton samples.
    Time Allocation: 60%
  2. Field Operations: Participate in agricultural activities such as planting, data gathering, and harvesting.
    Time Allocation: 30%
  3. Maintenance Duties: Ensure cleanliness of work areas and state vehicles.
    Time Allocation: 10%

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Georgia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or veteran status.


Core Values:

The University System of Georgia upholds values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect, which guide our operations and interactions.


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