Research Professional- Nino

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science and 2 years of professional experience

• Managing seed and sample shipments within the US, its territories, and internationally.
• Understanding and accomplishing tasks within tight seasonal timelines.
• Creating data-entry sheets, labels, and other necessary data and sample tracking paperwork.
• Providing quality control of seed processing tasks and data entry.
• Maintaining and improving lab protocols.

• Understanding and appreciation of the precision necessary for breeding research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Highly organized, meticulous attention to detail, and careful adherence to protocol.
• Previous experience utilizing a database.

• Lift 50 lb items repeatedly in the heat.
• Operate and haul farm equipment and products.
• Bend over, walk, climb, repeatedly for long hours.
• Work outside in dusty, hot, humid conditions all day.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

• Manage comprehensive seed logistics for the breeding program.
• Oversee seed inventory, organization and long- term storage.
• Coordinate seed processing workflows (cleaning, shelling, treating, packaging) to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Track seed movements across lab, greenhouse and field locations.
• Order consumables, reagents, field supplies and shipping materials.
• Purchasing of research supplies using a P-card and/or UGA's purchase order system adhering to the UGA purchasing policies
• Maintain an orderly and safe laboratory environment in compliance with UGA safety standards.
• Track equipment usage and report maintenance needs.
• Evaluate current protocols and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as project needs evolve.

• Create and maintain data-entry systems and tracking tools, and provide quality control for seed processing and data accuracy
• Build and update digital and physical data-entry forms, sample labels, field tags and tracking spreadsheets. Review data for completeness, consistency and accuracy prior to database entry or downstream genotyping/phenotyping.
• Ensure accurate documentation for seed lots, tissue samples, DNA plates, field plots and breeding populations. Verify that seed processing steps are completed to project standards.
• Work with researchers to streamline data flow from field/lab activities into project databases.
• Plan and execute workflows aligned with planting, sampling and harvest schedules.
• Anticipate timeline constraints, identify bottlenecks and adjust processes to maintain progress during peak workload periods.
• Coordinate experimental setup, sample prep and data management needed for ongoing breeding and genetics studies.

• Maintain and improve laboratory protocols and workflows & Lead tissue sampling operations
• Evaluate current protocols and identify opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Update standard operating procedures (SOPs) as project needs evolve.
• Plan tissue sampling timelines based on project requirements and plant growth stages.
• Oversee sample collection in the field or greenhouse, ensuring proper labeling and preservation for downstream molecular analysis.

• Assist with all aspects of the field program.
• Participate in field planting, plot establishment, maintenance, phenotyping and harvest activities.
• Perform routine field tasks such as stake placement, plot labeling, weeding and equipment setup.
• Help ensure proper plot layout and accurate collection of field data

• Coordinate seed and sample shipments.
• Prepare required documentation for U.S. and international shipments, including permits, customs forms and phytosanitary requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies, collaborating institutions and shipping services to ensure compliant and timely delivery.
• Monitor and verify receipt of all outgoing and incoming materials.