Part-time Non-academic Research Assistant- Plant Pathology And Environmental Microbiology

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
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Fungal culture media preparation
Microbiological culturing techniques
Soil and plant sample collection
** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Non-academic Research Assistant for their Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology department in University Park, PA. The role involves laboratory and field support for plant disease research, particularly involving field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat. **

Job Summary

  • This position provides laboratory and field support for the plant disease epidemiology program focusing on field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat.
  • Typical duties include fungal culture preparation, pathogen isolation, microscopic evaluation, and conducting germination tests for seed samples.
  • The role requires operating a motor vehicle to collect samples from various field trial locations across Pennsylvania.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Non-academic Research Assistant for their Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology department in University Park, PA. The role involves laboratory and field support for plant disease research, particularly involving field crops like corn, soybean, and wheat. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fungal culture media preparation
  • Microbiological culturing techniques
  • Soil and plant sample collection
  • DNA extraction and quality checks
  • Valid US driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in independent research opportunities
  • Experience with corn, soybean, wheat trials
  • Dynamic lab environment participation

Key Requirements

  • Valid US driver's license
  • Successful motor vehicle records check
  • Standard background check completion

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