Research Professional I - UGA Soybean and Genetics Laboratory
Inside Higher Ed, Athens, GA, United States
Overview
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Posting Number: S14847P
Working Title: Research Professional I - UGA Soybean and Genetics Laboratory
Department: CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr
Organization and Context
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 accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on core values and Code of Conduct are available in USG policy. UGA is located in Athens, GA with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
Responsibilities
Lead setting up, laying out, and managing both summer and winter crossing blocks and lead the team for soybean pollination in field and greenhouse, and manage greenhouse materials.
Manage the soybean breeding database and conduct experimental design, harvest plans, data quality control, data analysis, interpretation, and result summarization. Maintain seed purity and seed inventories and increase them as needed.
Closely work with the program research coordinator and other team members in all aspects of field research activities, including seed cleaning, treatment and packaging, planting, managing and maintaining field plots, taking field notes, harvesting plots and plant rows, pod picking, post-harvest phenotyping, and seed composition analyses.
Assist the PI and research coordinator to coordinate breeding projects for regional trials and cooperative tests; serve as a liaison between Seed Lab and Molecular Lab for marker-assisted selection and other projects; maintain an inventory of supplies and order as needed.
Provide support to graduate student training and their projects; recruit and manage undergraduate students for daily tasks; maintain and utilize NIR machines for soybean seed composition analysis.
Purchase urgent research field supplies to prevent delays; complete reconciliation of P-Card receipts and statements monthly.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in agricultural production systems and plant breeding; proficiency in field research activities; ability to learn new technology; demonstrated teamwork skills; ability to work in both field and lab environments.
Physical Demands
Withstand sustained physical activity such as standing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Operate farm equipment and work extended hours during peak seasons (planting and harvest).
Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Accessibility and Compliance
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes
Duties Summary
Lead the execution of field and greenhouse crossing activities and soybean pollination, and manage related materials.
Manage breeding database, experimental design, harvest planning, data quality control, analysis, and result summarization; maintain seed purity and inventories.
Coordinate with research personnel on field activities, seed processing, planting, plot management, data collection, and post-harvest analyses.
Coordinate breeding projects for regional trials and marker-assisted selection; manage inventory and procurement.
Support graduate student training and undergraduate supervision; operate NIR equipment for seed composition analysis.
Ensure timely field supplies and reconcile P-Card expenditures monthly.
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Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Posting Number: S14847P
Working Title: Research Professional I - UGA Soybean and Genetics Laboratory
Department: CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr
Organization and Context
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 accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details on core values and Code of Conduct are available in USG policy. UGA is located in Athens, GA with additional campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.
Responsibilities
Lead setting up, laying out, and managing both summer and winter crossing blocks and lead the team for soybean pollination in field and greenhouse, and manage greenhouse materials.
Manage the soybean breeding database and conduct experimental design, harvest plans, data quality control, data analysis, interpretation, and result summarization. Maintain seed purity and seed inventories and increase them as needed.
Closely work with the program research coordinator and other team members in all aspects of field research activities, including seed cleaning, treatment and packaging, planting, managing and maintaining field plots, taking field notes, harvesting plots and plant rows, pod picking, post-harvest phenotyping, and seed composition analyses.
Assist the PI and research coordinator to coordinate breeding projects for regional trials and cooperative tests; serve as a liaison between Seed Lab and Molecular Lab for marker-assisted selection and other projects; maintain an inventory of supplies and order as needed.
Provide support to graduate student training and their projects; recruit and manage undergraduate students for daily tasks; maintain and utilize NIR machines for soybean seed composition analysis.
Purchase urgent research field supplies to prevent delays; complete reconciliation of P-Card receipts and statements monthly.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in agricultural production systems and plant breeding; proficiency in field research activities; ability to learn new technology; demonstrated teamwork skills; ability to work in both field and lab environments.
Physical Demands
Withstand sustained physical activity such as standing, bending, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Operate farm equipment and work extended hours during peak seasons (planting and harvest).
Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Accessibility and Compliance
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? Yes
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? Yes
Duties Summary
Lead the execution of field and greenhouse crossing activities and soybean pollination, and manage related materials.
Manage breeding database, experimental design, harvest planning, data quality control, analysis, and result summarization; maintain seed purity and inventories.
Coordinate with research personnel on field activities, seed processing, planting, plot management, data collection, and post-harvest analyses.
Coordinate breeding projects for regional trials and marker-assisted selection; manage inventory and procurement.
Support graduate student training and undergraduate supervision; operate NIR equipment for seed composition analysis.
Ensure timely field supplies and reconcile P-Card expenditures monthly.
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