Part-time Research- Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology
Bordenstein Lab
State College, PA, US
Hybrid
Bacteria culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing techniques
Dna extraction and analysis skills
This part-time position offers laboratory and field support for authentic research on bacterial diseases of plants funded by federal grants
Job Summary
This part-time position offers laboratory and field support for authentic research on bacterial diseases of plants funded by federal grants.
Students will learn a wide variety of skills including microbiology, molecular biology, and plant pathology techniques while complementing their curriculum.
The role involves duties such as bacteria culture preparation, enumeration of cultures, and assisting with cultivar resistance trials at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center.
Matching Summary
This part-time position offers laboratory and field support for authentic research on bacterial diseases of plants funded by federal grants.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bacteria culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing techniques
DNA extraction and analysis skills
Greenhouse and field trial assistance
Pathogenicity test execution
Nice-to-have
Interest in independent research opportunities
Ability to drive to local research fields
Experience with bacterial disease research
Key Requirements
Successful completion of background checks
Current Penn State employee or student status preferred
External applicants must complete online application process