Part-time Undergraduate Research Support- Agricultural Sciences

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Currently enrolled undergraduate student
Wildlife, fisheries, biology, microbiology, or plant sciences major
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Penn State University is seeking part-time undergraduate students to support research activities in the Kantor Lab, focusing on agricultural sciences. The role involves various laboratory tasks, including sample collection and data analysis, while providing students with hands-on research experience

Job Summary

  • The Kantor Lab is recruiting undergraduate students to assist with forest and insect vector sample collection.
  • Candidates will support general lab operations including nematology, microbiology, and molecular biology experiments.
  • Opportunities for co-authorship may be possible with significant contribution to presentations, reports, and research summaries.

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Match Score: 85

Penn State University is seeking part-time undergraduate students to support research activities in the Kantor Lab, focusing on agricultural sciences. The role involves various laboratory tasks, including sample collection and data analysis, while providing students with hands-on research experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student
  • Wildlife, fisheries, biology, microbiology, or plant sciences major
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-have

  • Laboratory coursework experience
  • Previous research experience
  • Willingness to learn scientific protocols
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Effective communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student
  • Major in wildlife/fisheries science, biology, microbiology, plant sciences, or related field
  • Successful completion of background check(s)

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