Ecological Protection Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker

Job Title:Ecological Protection Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 267363
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Student Worker as a Lab Assistant in the Ecological Protection Lab. This position reports to the Lab Coordinator and is based around the rearing, release and recovery of predatory beetles to combat the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA). The Ecological Protection Lab is a program of the Environmental Leadership Center, which supports service, research, and teaching activities that promote leadership and stewardship in preserving and enhancing the environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing oviposition jars
• Regular interaction with HWA infested hemlock twigs
• General cleaning of rearing instruments used in the lab
• Promoting safety in the laboratory and in the field
• Maintaining the laboratory
• Maintaining and collecting foliage that is used for food
• Performing egg counts for production analysis of predatory beetles
• Beetle recovery from Insectaries
• Tree health assessments
• Promotion of other ELC projects and activities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work outdoors in rugged terrain, varying temperatures, and around common allergens.
• Proficiency in public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of basic biology lab equipment and instruments.
• Competency in basic gardening equipment.
• Preference will be given to biology majors with an interest in entomology and environmental studies.
• Furthermore, the ability to sit or stand for more than intervals of an hour are encouraged.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a Student Worker.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a laboratory assistant is a plus but not required.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.