Part-time Assistant For Research On Plant Chemical And Morphological Traits - López-uribe Lab

Wpsu

University Park, PA, US
Base: $20ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
Hybrid
Experience with biochemical assays
Data collection for plant traits
Lab protocol troubleshooting
The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time employee to work on the development and implementation of methods measuring a wide variety of chemical traits on plants in greenhouse experiments

Job Summary

  • The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time employee to work on the development and implementation of methods measuring a wide variety of chemical traits on plants in greenhouse experiments.
  • The work would be primarily at the López-Uribe Lab at the Agricultural Sciences and Industries Building on the University Park campus with up to 16 hours a week and flexible working times.
  • The position involves assisting with biochemical protocol modification, plant management, data collection, and contributing to data analysis and drafting peer-reviewed papers.

Matching Summary

The López-Uribe Lab is hiring a part-time employee to work on the development and implementation of methods measuring a wide variety of chemical traits on plants in greenhouse experiments.

Salary

Base: $20/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • experience with biochemical assays
  • data collection for plant traits
  • lab protocol troubleshooting
  • organizational skills
  • attention to detail
  • working with growth chambers
  • data curation and analysis

Nice-to-have

  • independent task management
  • helpful and respectful communication
  • learning new lab techniques
  • collaborative research environment

Key Requirements

  • current Penn State employee or student status for internal applicants
  • experience collecting research data from biochemical assays
  • ability to learn and troubleshoot lab protocols
  • successful completion of background check

Work Rights

Must be current Penn State employee or student for internal application; external applicants accepted

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