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
  • Standard background checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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