Part-Time Research Assistant- Fruit Research and Extension Center

Penn State University; Center (IN); Presencial; USD 16.531 - 24.796; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Penn State University’s Fruit Research and Extension Center in Biglerville, PA is hiring part-time research assistants for the 2026 harvest season (May–August, up to 16 weeks). Positions are 40 hours per week and may require driving, with a valid U.S.

driver’s license and a vehicle-record check in addition to standard background checks. Responsibilities include collecting field and lab data, purchasing and organizing supplies, setting up instruments, managing samples, grading fruit quality,

Responsabilidades

• Collect field and laboratory data related to fruit research.
• Purchase and organize laboratory and field supplies.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Collect, catalog, and manage research samples.
• Evaluate and grade fruit for quality.
• Conduct fruit quality analyses at harvest and during storage.
• Enter and organize data using standard software.

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview

The College of Agricultural Sciences’ Fruit Research and Extension Center in Biglerville, PA is hiring part‑time research assistants for the 2026 harvest season (May–August, maximum 16 weeks). Positions are 40 hours per week, may require operating a motor vehicle, and require a valid U.S. driver’s license and a vehicle‑records check in addition to standard background checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect field and laboratory data related to fruit research.
• Purchase and organize laboratory and field supplies.
• Set up and maintain laboratory instruments.
• Collect, catalog, and manage research samples.
• Evaluate and grade fruit for quality.
• Conduct fruit quality analyses at harvest and during storage.
• Enter and organize data using standard software.

Working Conditions

Most work will be performed outdoors in Biglerville, PA and surrounding areas. Weather conditions may vary.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal‑opportunity, affirmative action employer. We provide employment opportunities to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you have an impairment or disability that prevents you from using the online application system, contact 814‑865‑1473.