Part-Time Plant Science Research Assistant (Field & Lab)

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Roots and Tuber Crops Lab (RTC-Lab) at Penn State University seeks to hire several Penn State students and non-students to fill part-time research positions for Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026-2027 semesters. Duties involve field, greenhouse, and laboratory tasks under the supervision of Dr.

Luis Duque, with opportunities to contribute to crop management and tissue sampling across multiple seasons. Employment will require successful background checks as per university policies.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research.
• Crop management, tissue sampling, data collection, and basic laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory research.
• Support research protocols, equipment operation and maintenance, data organization, and communication among the PI, lab members, and collaborators.

Skills

Field research

Lab work

Data collection

Communication

Job description

The Roots and Tuber Crops Lab (RTC-Lab) at Penn State University seeks to hire several Penn State students and non-students to fill part-time research positions for Fall, Winter, and Spring 2026-2027 semesters. Duties involve field, greenhouse, and laboratory tasks under the supervision of Dr.

Luis Duque, with opportunities to contribute to crop management and tissue sampling across multiple seasons. Employment will require successful background checks as per university policies.