Job Title:
Temporary Field Assistant - Plant Genetics
Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens, GA
Created: 2026-03-10
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Posting DetailsPosition Details Posting Number G/R18371PWorking Title Temporary Field Assistant - Plant GeneticsDepartment CAES-Griffin CampusAbout 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 (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 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.About the College/Unit/DepartmentCollege/Unit/Department websiteEmployment Type EmployeeAdditional Schedule Information The hours will be 19 hours per week and flexible during the Monday-Friday 7am to 4pm work week.Advertised Salary $15.00Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2022Posting Date 07/20/2022Closing DateOpen Until Filled YesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsLocation of Vacancy Griffin AreaEOO 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 ().USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. 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 Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at Duties/Responsibilities Harvest fruit from various vegetable crops.Percentage of time 25Duties/Responsibilities Extract seed from the harvested fruit.Percentage of time 25Duties/Responsibilities Treat, clean, count, and package seed.Percentage of time 50