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

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University Park, PA, US
Base: $20ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
Hybrid
Organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience with biochemical assays
Lab techniques troubleshooting
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

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 will have great organizational skills, extensive experience in biochemical assays, and proven skills for learning new lab techniques and troubleshooting protocols.
  • The work involves assisting with plant growth management, data curation, analysis, and drafting peer-reviewed papers, primarily at the University Park campus.

Matching 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.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience with biochemical assays
  • Lab techniques troubleshooting
  • Data collection on plant traits
  • Managing plants in growth chambers
  • Flexible part-time availability

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to learn new lab techniques
  • Independent task management
  • Effective communication with research team

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State employee or student application process
  • Experience collecting research data from biochemical assays
  • Ability to work up to 16 hours per week
  • Successful completion of background check

Work Rights

Must be current Penn State employee or student for internal application; external applicants accepted

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