Field & Lab Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is hiring part‑time research staff for the RTC-Lab, led by Dr. Luis Duque, to support field, greenhouse, and lab work across Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026‑2027. Positions are open to Penn State students and non-students, with duties spanning crop management, tissue sampling, and data handling.

Background checks may be required and flexibility for multiple semesters is expected. The role offers hands‑on experiences in an active research program, with supervision from the PI

Qualifications

• Penn State students or eligible non-students may apply.
• Experience with basic field, greenhouse, or lab tasks is helpful.
• Willingness to learn data management and collaborate with a PI and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities.
• Support research protocols, equipment operation, and maintenance.
• Organize data and communicate with the PI, lab members, and collaborators.
• Contribute to crop management, tissue sampling, and basic lab procedures.

Skills

Field research

Greenhouse work

Data collection

Lab techniques

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Penn State University is hiring part‑time research staff for the RTC-Lab, led by Dr. Luis Duque, to support field, greenhouse, and lab work across Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026‑2027. Positions are open to Penn State students and non-students, with duties spanning crop management, tissue sampling, and data handling.

Background checks may be required and flexibility for multiple semesters is expected. The role offers hands‑on experiences in an active research program, with supervision from the PI