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

cee.psu.edu

University Park, PA, US
Base: $20ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
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Collecting biochemical assay data
Troubleshooting lab protocols
Measuring plant chemical traits
** The López-Uribe Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time research assistant to support the measurement of chemical and morphological traits in plants, specifically Brassica species. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and extensive experience in collecting research data through biochemical assays. **

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.
  • A successful candidate must have great organizational skills and attention to detail and extensive experience in collecting research data from biochemical assays.
  • The work involves assisting with plant management, biochemical and morphological data collection, and contributing to data analysis and drafting peer-reviewed papers.

Matching Summary

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** The López-Uribe Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time research assistant to support the measurement of chemical and morphological traits in plants, specifically Brassica species. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and extensive experience in collecting research data through biochemical assays. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collecting biochemical assay data
  • troubleshooting lab protocols
  • measuring plant chemical traits
  • organizing greenhouse experiments
  • data curation and analysis

Nice-to-have

  • learning new lab techniques
  • working independently on tasks
  • helpful and respectful communication

Key Requirements

  • experience with biochemical assays
  • attention to detail
  • up to 16 hours per week availability
  • successful completion of background check

Work Rights

Current Penn State employee or student preferred; external applicants accepted

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