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Molecular Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant - Mitchum Lab

University of Georgia
Athens, GA, United States
$14 an hour
Full-time

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

G / R26294P

Working Title

Molecular Plant Nematology Lab Student Assistant - Mitchum Lab

Department

CAES-Applied Genetic Tech Ctr

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https : / / www.

uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education.

UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton.

UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students.

Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College / Unit / Department

College / Unit / Department website

Employment Type

Employee

Additional Schedule Information

Advertised Salary

$14.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 14 / 2024

Posting Date

07 / 03 / 2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

If interested, please make contact by email with subject line, MOLECULAR NEMATOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT : Send an email to Melissa Mitchum, Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics, melissa.

[email protected]. Please include a statement of interest, resume including contact information for three references, and a current unofficial transcript.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EOO Statement

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Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

USG Core Values Statement

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Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.

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Duties / Responsibilities

Duties / Responsibilities

Participate in lab experimentation, collection and summary of data, in support of molecular plant-nematode interaction research activities.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Assisting with sample collection, media preparation, and other lab protocols.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Assist with lab maintenance and chores, including dishwashing and autoclaving, stocking supplies, cleaning the lab, disposing of biohazardous materials.

Percentage of time

Duties / Responsibilities

Assist with plant and / or pathogen care by watering of plants in greenhouses and growth chambers, including short periods on a rotational basis during assigned weekends.

Percentage of time

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