Part-Time Research Assistant - Zhu Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University's College of Agricultural Sciences seeks a Part-Time Research Assistant to support research projects in the Department of Entomology. This role involves performing various tasks in the greenhouse and laboratory while developing important technical skills. Candidates should be team-oriented and self-motivated, ready to learn in a research environment.

Qualifications

• Punctual and responsible.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Interest in research and data management.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks supporting research activities.
• Maintain insect populations or cell lines.
• Collect data and support project continuity.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Agricultural Sciences in the Department of Entomology is seeking applicants for part-time job of Part-Time Research Assistant. The successful applicant will be a punctual, responsible, talented, self-motivated, team worker.

Job duties to include:

• Perform manual and routine tasks in support of research, while receiving professional training in molecular and biochemical techniques, as well as developing technical and presentation skills. Activities may involve work in the greenhouse and/or laboratory.

• Insect population or cell line maintaining, molecular biology and biochemistry experiments

• Collect and enter data, and eventual tedious activities but necessary to keep the project running.

Initially, students will report to the Principal Investigator or their direct mentor. The development of their own research projects is a possibility depending on their interest and performance.

Compensation:

The rate for this job is $15/hr.

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