Part-Time Greenhouse Research Assistant — Student Tech

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant for the Brunharo-Applied Weed Physiology Lab. The role involves performing manual and routine tasks in greenhouse, laboratory, and field settings, assisting with seed cleaning, biomass measurements, and data recording.

Registered undergraduate students will work up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours during academic breaks, reporting to the PI and lab staff.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student available for part-time work (up to 20 hours per week during academic terms and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks).
• Willingness to perform manual and routine laboratory tasks in greenhouse, laboratory, and field.
• Ability to work under supervision and report to the Principal Investigator and Lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean seed lots
• Measure plant biomass
• Collect and enter data
• Support ongoing research activities in greenhouse, lab, and field

Skills

Teamwork

Data collection

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant for the Brunharo-Applied Weed Physiology Lab. The role involves performing manual and routine tasks in greenhouse, laboratory, and field settings, assisting with seed cleaning, biomass measurements, and data recording.

Registered undergraduate students will work up to 20 hours per week during term and up to 40 hours during academic breaks, reporting to the PI and lab staff.