We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

· The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture, both locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

· The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

This position is assigned to the following county:

· Tifton

Applicant must reside in this county or surrounding area or be willing to relocate.

Position Overview:

1. The Georgia State Seed Laboratory is located in Tifton, Georgia, and is a part of the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Laboratory Division.

2. The State Seed Laboratory is responsible for the testing of seed samples for the State of Georgia, as well as other states and external customers.

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• • Prepares media and/or reagents for use in performing routine analysis of samples
  • Performs routine laboratory tests and procedures following proper protocols
  • Documents and records all testing methods for quality assurance purposes
  • Participates in lab safety; may perform analysis on potentially hazardous samples
  • Monitors, adjusts, records, and maintains correct settings of laboratory equipment
  • Identifies and accurately classifies seed components as pure seed, inert matter, other crop, weeds, and noxious weeds for each germination sample
  • Performs germination analysis under direct supervision

Other duties as assigned

· This is temporary or hourly paid work performing general support services.

· Positions in this job are scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits if the position status is temporary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

· Further education with a college degree (preferably in an agricultural field)

· Two or more years of experience working in a laboratory or agricultural research facility

· Knowledge of requirements for sample sorting, preparation, and applications

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers.

· Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *