Plant Science Research Support Assistant - Field & Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a part-time research support position in the Plant Science Vegetable Crop Science Lab. The role supports field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops.

Responsibilities include managing crops and research plots, collecting and processing plant and soil samples, performing biometric assessments, and data collection to support ongoing projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal investigator and students in establishing field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops.
• Manage crops and research plots.
• Collect and process plant and soil samples.
• Perform biometric assessments.
• Collect data.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University invites applications for a part-time research support position in the Plant Science Vegetable Crop Science Lab. The role supports field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments on vegetables and other horticultural crops.

Responsibilities include managing crops and research plots, collecting and processing plant and soil samples, performing biometric assessments, and data collection to support ongoing projects.