Part-time Research Assistant Positions – Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Microscopic evaluation and identification
These roles support laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program, focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat

Job Summary

  • These roles support laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program, focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.
  • We are a dynamic lab that employs various methods to manage plant diseases, supported by federal grants and funding from commodity groups and industry partners.
  • Opportunities are also available for independent research!

Matching Summary

These roles support laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program, focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fungal culture media preparation
  • Microbiological culturing and isolation
  • Microscopic evaluation and identification
  • DNA extraction and quality check
  • Germination tests for seed samples
  • Assess plant diseases from studies
  • Data entry of experiments

Nice-to-have

  • Independent research opportunities
  • Dynamic lab environment
  • Work with commodity groups
  • Federal grant supported research

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Successful completion of motor vehicle records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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