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

Penn State

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Dna extraction and quality check
This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat

Job Summary

  • This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.
  • Typical duties include fungal culture preparation, DNA extraction, microscopic evaluation of cultures, and assisting with field trials across Pennsylvania.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks and a valid driver's license due to motor vehicle operation requirements.

Matching Summary

This position supports laboratory and fieldwork for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fungal culture media preparation
  • Microbiological culturing and isolation
  • DNA extraction and quality check
  • Field and greenhouse sample collection
  • Valid driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in independent research opportunities
  • Experience with pathogenicity tests
  • Dynamic lab environment participation

Key Requirements

  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful background check completion
  • Motor vehicle records check

Work Rights

Not specified

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