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Inside Higher Ed · 3 days ago

Lab & Research Student Assistant - Dutta F2

Athens, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

The University of Georgia is the oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education in Georgia, known for its commitment to academic excellence. They are seeking a Lab & Research Student Assistant to provide greenhouse assistance, assist with field research, and support basic lab protocols and maintenance tasks.

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Responsibilities

Greenhouse – care for plants in greenhouse. Plant, weed, fertilize, water

Assist with field research – collect plant samples, label, flag, stake

Assist with basic lab protocols – Phytophthora isolation, Xylella isolation, DNA extraction, etc

Assist with basic lab maintenance and chores – wash glassware, autoclave supplies, prepare basic solutions and media, take away trash, etc

Qualification

Phytophthora isolationDNA extractionXylella isolationGreenhouse maintenanceField research assistanceBasic lab protocolsPlant careTeamworkAttention to detail

Required

Individual will provide greenhouse assistance to include potting, fertilizing, inoculating and watering plants

Individual will assist in keeping greenhouse space neat, orderly and weed free

Individual will assist with basic field research as requested to include collecting plant samples, inoculating plant samples, setting up field studies including labeling and placing flags, stakes and markers

Individual will assist with basic lab protocols as requested

Individual will be responsible for basic lab maintenance and chores including washing glassware, preparing simple solutions, preparing media, autoclaving supplies and waste, taking trash to dumpster, etc. to keep laboratory space neat, orderly and clean

Standing, lifting, enduring outside elements for extended periods of time

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