Part-time Research Support Assistant- Ucam Esna3 - Sawers Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Seed inventory and preparation
Conducting controlled pollinations
Greenhouse and field experiment execution
Provide assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research

Job Summary

  • Provide assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research.
  • The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program, with duties including seed inventory, preparation of material for planting, conducting controlled pollinations, 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

Provide assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Seed inventory and preparation
  • Conducting controlled pollinations
  • Greenhouse and field experiment execution
  • Data collection and tracking
  • Molecular biology communication
  • Basic computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Professional working attitude
  • Semi-independent work capability

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Working knowledge of molecular biology
  • Basic computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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