Part-time Research Support Assistant- Straw Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science at The Pennsylvania State University–University Park is hiring a part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research. Duties include field plot maintenance, data collection, equipment setup, and general research support of turfgrass field and lab trials.

Position starts November 2026 and will work up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work outdoors and pass background checks, including motor vehicle records.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work outdoors and follow instructions.
• A valid driver’s license is required, and operation of a university vehicle will require background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with field plot maintenance.
• Data collection and equipment setup.
• General research support of turfgrass field and lab trials.

Skills

Field data collection

Field work outdoors

Equipment setup

Research support

Job description

Part-time Research Support Assistant- Straw Lab### Part-time Research Support Assistant- Straw LabApply: Penn State University Park: Part time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000083834# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. **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 Straw Lab in the Department of Plant Science is hiring part-time Research Assistants to support turfgrass research. Duties include assisting with field plot maintenance, data collection, equipment setup, and general research support of turfgrass field and lab trials. Position is anticipated to start in November 2026, and will work up to 20 hours per week. Applicants must be able to work outdoors and follow instructions. A valid driver’s license is required, and operation of a university vehicle will require a motor vehicle records check and background check. **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.