Part-time Research- Agricultural Sciences

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Washing dishes and lab equipment
Sterilizing and disposing of lab waste
Making media for bacterial growth
This part-time position involves supporting research in the Beyer/Vieira Lab within the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

Job Summary

  • This part-time position involves supporting research in the Beyer/Vieira Lab within the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.
  • Responsibilities include essential lab tasks such as dishwashing, waste disposal, media preparation, and sterile techniques, with opportunities to learn molecular techniques like nucleic acid extraction and PCR assays.
  • Additionally, there is a chance to gain practical experience in mushroom cultivation processes at the Mushroom Research Center (MRC).

Matching Summary

This part-time position involves supporting research in the Beyer/Vieira Lab within the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Washing dishes and lab equipment
  • Sterilizing and disposing of lab waste
  • Making media for bacterial growth
  • Using sterile techniques
  • Washing plant pots

Nice-to-have

  • Opportunity for advancement and training
  • Hands-on experience in mushroom cultivation

Key Requirements

  • Part-time position (6-10 hours per week)

Work Rights

Not specified

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