Departmental Assistant – Seasonal – Cranberry Station, East Wareham, MA.
This job posting for a seasonal lab and field departmental assistant role at UMass Amherst includes the following details:
– Job No.: 525496
– Work Type: Hourly
– Location: UMass Amherst
– Department: Cranbry Stat Ext
– Union: Non-Benefited
– Categories: Temporary Non-Benefited
The job involves supporting plant pathology research activities at the UMass Cranberry Station in East Wareham, MA from October to May. Essential functions include assisting with experiments, data collection, and entry, and general lab maintenance. The successful candidate should have a basic working knowledge of Excel, word processing, and the internet, a strong interest in science, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Preferred qualifications include a valid driver’s license, lab safety training, and worker protection training.
The physical demands and working conditions entail working outdoors on cranberry bogs and in the lab, lifting up to 40 pounds, and walking on uneven terrain. The work schedule is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of $19 per hour.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and provide contact information for three references. The University of Massachusetts Amherst is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action. Applications close on December 31, 2024.