Senior Curation Technician

This position will independently perform the lead role in all efforts involved with curation and specifically regeneration of vegetable (eggplant, okra, pepper, squash, watermelon, luffa, and gourd) germplasm including advanced, complex techniques of accession selection, field and greenhouse planting, pollinations, harvesting, seed cleaning, phenotypic data acquisition, inventory management, taxonomic identification and data entry. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Extensive and advanced knowledge to perform technical tasks and address technical problems related to germplasm curation, as well as use advanced problem-solving skills and apply these skills to varied and complex technical situations involved with germplasm curation.
• Skills and ability to perform varied and complex technical tasks involved with curation, including species-specific pollinations, taxonomic identification, regeneration prioritization, and database/inventory accession management.

Physical Demands

• Work in hot conditions in the field and greenhouse.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Work with hot peppers, which are an irritant to some people.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? No 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 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 Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website., * Provides complex technical services related to germplasm curation and collaborates with higher-level employees to develop and validate methods.

• Uses advanced techniques and approaches to deliver high-quality germplasm regenerations, including planning, implementing, and completing complex multi-species regenerations in both the field and greenhouse settings.

Percentage of time 50

Duties/Responsibilities

• Make decisions regarding work on complex cases and exercise independent judgment in moderately complex cases related to germplasm curation, including selection of accessions for regeneration, determination of best techniques for successful regeneration, and continual improvement and development of techniques to maximize curation success.
• Make recommendations to research leader for curation projects.

Percentage of time 25

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides complex technical services related to germplasm curation and collaborates with higher-level employees to develop and validate methods
• Uses advanced techniques and approaches to phenotype a diverse set of germplasm using both field and lab techniques, including biochemical, genetic, and morphological.

High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experience Preferred Qualifications

• Technical and advanced knowledge involved with curation and identification involving hand pollinations of okra, eggplant and other vegetable crops in the S-009 collection.
• Experience and data management using the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN).

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