Research Assistant

4 days ago


Athens, Georgia, United States University of Georgia Full time
About the Position

This is an entry-level student research worker position at the University of Georgia. The incumbent will work during the summer to aid the Cotton and Vegetable Crops Nematology team on research-related activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Aid the team in watering greenhouse, maintaining greenhouse plants and cultures, mixing soil for greenhouse studies, and planting and harvesting greenhouse experiments.
  • Aid the team in collecting soil samples from field, planting and harvesting crops in field, and maintaining field trials.
  • Extracting nematodes from soil samples and enumerating nematode egg populations.
  • Cleaning supplies and laboratory.
Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • Valid driver's license without restrictions and experience driving regular vehicles or pickup trucks
About the University of Georgia

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.

Working at the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia is a comprehensive research university with a diverse range of academic programs and research opportunities. As a member of the University of Georgia community, you will have access to a range of benefits and resources, including professional development opportunities, employee assistance programs, and a comprehensive benefits package.



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