Part-Time Plant Science Lab & Field Research Assistant

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Support position in the Vegetable Crop Science Lab to assist the principal investigator and students with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops.

Duties include managing crops and research plots, collecting plant and soil samples, performing biometric assessments, and data collection. Employment may require background checks and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Assisting the principal investigator and students in establishing field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops
• Managing crops and research plots
• Collecting and processing plant and soil samples
• Performing biometric assessments
• Collecting data

Responsibilities

• Assist PI and students with field, greenhouse, and lab experiments on vegetables and other crops
• Manage crops and research plots to support experiments
• Collect and process plant/soil samples and perform biometric assessments
• Collect research data and aid in data management

Job description

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Support position in the Vegetable Crop Science Lab to assist the principal investigator and students with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops.

Duties include managing crops and research plots, collecting plant and soil samples, performing biometric assessments, and data collection. Employment may require background checks and a valid driver's license.