Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking part-time research assistants to manage honey bee colonies for research purposes. The role involves tasks such as colony assessments, apiary setup, equipment maintenance, and data collection, within a diverse and inclusive environment
Job Summary
The position involves managing honey bee colonies as part of a research team within the Department of Entomology.
Responsibilities include performing specific colony assessments, maintaining equipment, and extracting honey according to established protocols.
Penn State is committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability across all its operations.
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Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking part-time research assistants to manage honey bee colonies for research purposes. The role involves tasks such as colony assessments, apiary setup, equipment maintenance, and data collection, within a diverse and inclusive environment.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage honey bee colonies for research
Perform colony assessments following protocols
Conduct apiary setup and equipment maintenance
Execute honey removal and extraction tasks
Collect and record research data
Nice-to-have
Team collaboration in agricultural sciences
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Interest in sustainability initiatives
Key Requirements
Current Penn State employee or student status required for internal application