What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Schmidt position at University of Georgia?
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Classification Title Student Assistant FLSA Non-Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 0.50 Minimum Qualifications Position Summary
The student worker research assistant (SWRA) in biodiversity will work in the Schmidt biocontrol lab. The SWRA will be recruited as part of funded projects working with determining food web interactions and biological control of insect pests, which aims at understanding the interactions between predators, the environment and pests of agricultural commodities. The SWRA will mainly work on data of insects of agronomic (crop pests) and their natural enemies (insects and spiders). The SWRA will interact with researchers and the Schmidt biocontrol research team. The responsibilities will include data collection, data input, and for high achieving SWRA, will be assigned independent research projects that can be used for internships and for the presentation of scientific results at local and regional conferences.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Work outside in mild to very hot conditions, and be capable of learning complex laboratory procedures (molecular biology techniques and entomology). Driving.
Is this a Position of Trust? Yes 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? 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
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