Part-time Non-academic Research Assistant- Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology
ist.psu.edu
University Park, PA, USA
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Microscopic evaluation and identification
These positions provide laboratory and field support for the plant disease epidemiology program, with emphasis on research in field crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat
Job Summary
These positions provide laboratory and field support for the plant disease epidemiology program, with emphasis on research in field crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat.
We are a dynamic lab that uses multiple methods for working with plant diseases funded by federal grants and support from commodity groups and industry partners.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms.
Matching Summary
These positions provide laboratory and field support for the plant disease epidemiology program, with emphasis on research in field crops such as 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
Collect soil and plant samples
Assess plant diseases
Data entry of experiments
Nice-to-have
Independent research opportunities
Dynamic lab environment
Working with commodity groups
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Key Requirements
Valid US driver's license
Successful completion of motor vehicle records check