Part-time Honey Bee Research Support

Bordenstein Lab

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Working with honey bees
Laboratory and field settings
Collecting and interpreting data
This position will involve working with honey bees and honey; assisting faculty, staff, and graduate students with research; experiments and assays; and collecting and interpreting data in laboratory and/or field settings

Job Summary

  • This position will involve working with honey bees and honey; assisting faculty, staff, and graduate students with research; experiments and assays; and collecting and interpreting data in laboratory and/or field settings.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in honey bees and beekeeping.
  • The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.

Matching Summary

This position will involve working with honey bees and honey; assisting faculty, staff, and graduate students with research; experiments and assays; and collecting and interpreting data in laboratory and/or field settings.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • working with honey bees
  • laboratory and field settings
  • collecting and interpreting data
  • computer skills including online platforms
  • maintaining accurate records

Nice-to-have

  • strong interest in honey bees
  • beekeeping experience preferred
  • attention to detail
  • ability to work independently
  • collaborative research projects

Key Requirements

  • Beekeeping experience preferred
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to work in laboratory and field settings
  • Attention to detail and the ability to follow experimental protocols
  • Skills using a computer including online meeting platforms, word processing software, spreadsheets, and other data-sharing methods

Work Rights

Not specified

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