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Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with weekend/holidays during seasonal planting and harvesting times.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Minimum qualifications may be defined by the department based on the responsibilities of the position.

A temporary/lab research position is needed to work in the soybean research lab to take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in the field. This position will work in the seed lab to weigh and clean samples, thresh individual plants, and prepare seed for spring planting.

High school diploma

The job will require lifting up to 50 lbs and overtime hours during the planting and harvesting season. Will need to be able to work in the fields and greenhouse in extreme heat. Ability to travel.

Take agronomic notes, collect data, and harvest soybean research plots in field environment.

Work in seed lab weighing and cleaning samples, threshing individual plants, and preparing seed for replanting in spring.

Greenhouse work of planting, harvesting, and cleaning.