Part-Time Greenhouse Research Support Assistant - Brunharo-Applied Weed Physiology Lab

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant in the Plant Science Applied Weed Physiology Lab. The role involves supporting research with hands-on tasks in greenhouse, lab and field settings, including seed cleaning, biomass measurement and data entry.

Undergraduate students will work up to 20 hours weekly in term time or up to 40 hours during breaks, reporting to the Principal Investigator and Lab Technician. Background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student recruited to join the Applied Weed Physiology Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and routine to semi-skilled technical tasks in support of research.
• Work in the greenhouse, laboratory and field.
• Clean seed lots, measure plant biomass, collect and enter data.

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Plant Science Applied Weed Physiology Lab in the College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a Part-Time Student Technical Assistant. This recruitment will be used to fill one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) Student Technical Assistant position.

A punctual, responsible, talented, motivated, team worker undergraduate student will be recruited to join the Applied Weed Physiology Laboratory at Penn State. The successful candidate will perform manual and routine to semi-skilled technical tasks in support of research. Activities involve work in the greenhouse, laboratory, and in the field. Specifically, the incumbent will be tasked with cleaning seed lots, measure plant biomass, collect and enter data, and eventual tedious activities but necessary to keep the project running. Initially, student will report to the Principal Investigator, Lab Technician, and other members of the group. Development of their own research projects is a possibility depending on initial performance.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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