Part-Time Research Support Vegetable Lab- Di Gioia

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Support position in the Plant Science Vegetable Crop Science Lab within the College of Agricultural Sciences. Duties include assisting with field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops, and managing crops and research plots.

The role involves collecting data and samples, processing plant material, and performing biometric assessments under supervision.

Qualifications

• Education requirements vary depending on the job duties.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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 Department of Plant Science Vegetable Crop Science Lab in the College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a part-time research support position(s). Education requirements vary depending on the job duties.

Typical duties for this position include:

• 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

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.

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