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Position Details

Posting Number - G/R34300P

Working Title - Student Assistant - SPW

Department - CAES-Ag&Environmental Svcs Lab

About the University of Georgia - Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 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 established School of Medicine.

Duties/Responsibilities

Grinding and drying of soil. Rotating racks of soil from the block building and conducting quality checks of soil set.

Assist in sample receiving, making up soil sets for routine and special analysis. Opening and organizing soil samples, preparing the laboratory quality check soil, and communicate with county offices to clarify submission issues.

Participate in various aspects of soil, plant, and water sample preparation, processing, and analysis, as needed.

Help in maintaining the cleanliness of the lab area and other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Classification Title - Student Assistant

FLSA - Non-Exempt

UGA Job Code

FTE - 0.50

Minimum Qualifications

This is technical work in performing routine as well as non-standardized laboratory testing. Assist with soil sample organization, sample grinding, sieving, weighing, cleaning glassware, and other miscellaneous duties.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Physical Demands

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 having a P-Card an essential function of this position? - No

Is driving a requirement of this position? - No

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 demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details - For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name - Steve Floyd

Recruitment Contact Email - soiltest@uga.edu

Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information