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Inside Higher Ed · 13 hours ago

Student Assistant - Honeybee Research & Apiary Support

Lawrenceville, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to its students. They are seeking a motivated student assistant to support honeybee management and applied research activities, providing hands-on experience in honeybee care and environmental research to advance sustainability and pollinator health on campus.

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Responsibilities

Assist in routine hive inspections for both rooftop and ground-level apiaries

Monitor colony health, queen activity, brood patterns, pest/disease indicators, and environmental conditions

Support hive maintenance tasks, including adding/removing supers, frames, and feeders; treating for pests (as authorized); and documenting hive status

Assist in safe and sanitary honey extraction, filtering, bottling, and labeling

Follow all GGC EHS safety procedures, including PPE requirements for apiary work

Collect, record, and analyze data related to honey production, hive weight, population activity, and environmental factors

Compare honey production and colony performance between: Rooftop Langstroth hive, and Ground-level Langstroth hive located in a natural, urban-landscaped area

Conduct literature reviews on urban beekeeping, rooftop apiaries, and pollinator ecology

Document findings in a scientific format using accepted research methods

Maintain detailed research logs and contribute to EHS documentation for apiary operations

Assist with environmental stewardship education and special events highlighting pollinator conservation and sustainability at GGC

Support EHS staff with general tasks as needed