Part-time Research Support Assistant- Nifa Qtl Nt - Sawers Lab

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences

University Park, PA, USA
Hybrid
Seed inventory and preparation
Controlled pollinations in field/greenhouse
Greenhouse experiment preparation and data collection
The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program

Job Summary

  • The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program.
  • Duties will include seed inventory, preparation of material for planting in greenhouse and both local and off-site field nurseries, conducting controlled pollinations in the field/greenhouse, harvest, and seed sorting.
  • The candidate will possess the organizational and communication skills required to coordinate field activities across multiple growing seasons, in national and international sites, tracking thousands of seed entries every year, and involving several collaborators and personnel.

Matching Summary

The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Seed inventory and preparation
  • Controlled pollinations in field/greenhouse
  • Greenhouse experiment preparation and data collection
  • Molecular biology working knowledge
  • Basic computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Professional working attitude
  • Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability

Key Requirements

  • Must be a current Penn State employee or student for internal application
  • External applicants must apply through the provided link
  • Background check required

Work Rights

Not specified

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