Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Posting Information
Posting Number: G/R24529P
Working Title: Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant
Department: CAES-Entomology
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 02/19/2024
Posting Date: 02/02/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Equal Opportunity 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@uga.edu).
Duties & Responsibilities The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigations into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples, and entering data. Specific responsibilities include:
Rapidly identifying and counting small insects under a stereo microscope.
Assisting with insect colonies and maintaining plant food for colonies.
Planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and research tests.
Scouting and performing other duties related to entomological field research.
Processing samples (frozen or in alcohol) on a scheduled weekly basis.
Checking colonies and plants twice weekly.
Participating in weekly lab meetings to determine additional duties.
Physical Demands Standing and using a microscope for extended periods, lifting soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots, and driving are required.
Additional Information 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 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, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may also be required. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Alton Sparks
Recruitment Contact Email: asparks@uga.edu
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Working Title: Vegetable Entomology Student Assistant
Department: CAES-Entomology
Employment Type: Employee
Anticipated Start Date: 02/19/2024
Posting Date: 02/02/2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Tifton Area
Equal Opportunity 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@uga.edu).
Duties & Responsibilities The vegetable entomology research laboratory conducts investigations into how pest insects affect vegetable productivity in Georgia and how to best control these pests. Current tasks include maintaining insect (e.g., whitefly and diamondback moth) colonies, collecting and processing samples, and entering data. Specific responsibilities include:
Rapidly identifying and counting small insects under a stereo microscope.
Assisting with insect colonies and maintaining plant food for colonies.
Planting seeds/seedlings for colonies and research tests.
Scouting and performing other duties related to entomological field research.
Processing samples (frozen or in alcohol) on a scheduled weekly basis.
Checking colonies and plants twice weekly.
Participating in weekly lab meetings to determine additional duties.
Physical Demands Standing and using a microscope for extended periods, lifting soil tubs and standard potting trays with full pots, and driving are required.
Additional Information 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 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, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. A pre-employment drug test may also be required. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details Recruitment Contact Name: Alton Sparks
Recruitment Contact Email: asparks@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr