Part-time Research Assistant Positions – Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing techniques
Valid driver's license required
This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat

Job Summary

  • This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.
  • Typical duties include fungal culture preparation, pathogen isolation, microscopic evaluation, and assisting with DNA extraction projects.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks and a valid driver's license due to motor vehicle operation duties.

Matching Summary

This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fungal culture media preparation
  • Microbiological culturing techniques
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Soil and plant sample collection
  • DNA extraction and quality checks

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in independent research opportunities
  • Experience with field crop trials
  • Dynamic lab environment participation

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful motor vehicle records check
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Current employee or student status preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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