Part-time Research Assistant Positions – Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology
Penn State Golf Courses
University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Microscopic evaluation and identification
Penn State Golf Courses is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the Esker Lab in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. These positions involve supporting research on plant diseases affecting field crops, with responsibilities in both laboratory and field settings
Job Summary
Part-time research assistant positions are available in the Esker Lab, Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology to support laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program.
These roles support research on field crops such as corn, soybeans, and wheat using various methods to manage plant diseases.
Typical duties include fungal culture preparation, microbiological culturing, microscopic evaluation, assisting with laboratory assays, sample collection, germination tests, disease assessment, and data entry.
Matching Summary
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Penn State Golf Courses is seeking part-time Research Assistants for the Esker Lab in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. These positions involve supporting research on plant diseases affecting field crops, with responsibilities in both laboratory and field settings.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Microscopic evaluation and identification
Assist with laboratory assays
Collect soil and plant samples
Perform germination tests
Assess plant diseases
Nice-to-have
Independent research opportunities
Work with commodity groups and industry partners
Key Requirements
Valid driver's license
Successful completion of motor vehicle records check