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