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

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing and isolation
Field and greenhouse sample collection
This position supports laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat

Job Summary

  • This position supports laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.
  • Typical duties include fungal culture media preparation, microbiological culturing, soil and plant sample collection, and data entry for experiments.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks and a valid driver's license due to the necessity of operating a motor vehicle for job duties.

Matching Summary

This position supports laboratory and field work for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on research in field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Independent research opportunities available
  • Dynamic lab environment with federal grants
  • Experience with pathogenicity tests

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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