Greenhouse Research Aide — Part-Time Lab Support

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Plant Science Applied Weed Physiology Lab in University Park invites applications for a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant. The role supports research in greenhouse, lab, and field, with up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours during breaks.

A punctual, responsible undergraduate student will perform routine to semi-skilled technical tasks, including seed lot cleaning, biomass measurement, and data entry, under supervision of the PI and lab staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student preferred with punctual, responsible, motivated and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Clean seed lots.
• Measure plant biomass.
• Collect and enter data.
• Assist with routine to semi-skilled technical tasks to support the project.

Skills

Data entry

Lab assistance

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Penn State University’s Plant Science Applied Weed Physiology Lab in University Park invites applications for a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant. The role supports research in greenhouse, lab, and field, with up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours during breaks.

A punctual, responsible undergraduate student will perform routine to semi-skilled technical tasks, including seed lot cleaning, biomass measurement, and data entry, under supervision of the PI and lab staff.