Undergrad Plant Pathology Research Assistant

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites two part-time Undergraduate Research Assistants to support the Global Change Pathology Laboratory. You will help with microbiological media preparation, bacterial culturing, inoculation of plants, and disease assessment under supervision.

Training will cover lab safety and aseptic techniques; previous experience is welcome but not required. This position offers hands-on experience in plant pathology and basic molecular biology, with compensation

Qualifications

• Prior or current undergraduate student in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and work with graduate researchers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microbiological media and materials.
• Culture and maintain bacteria.
• Prepare inoculum and plant inoculations.
• Perform disease assessments on plants.
• Carry out basic molecular biology procedures.
• Run growth chamber experiments.
• Organize experimental samples and data.

Skills

Bacterial culturing

Aseptic technique

Laboratory safety

Data organization

Protocol adherence

Education

Undergraduate student (major in Plant Pathology or related)

Tools

Growth chamber

Laminar flow hood

Pipettes

Job description

Penn State University in University Park invites two part-time Undergraduate Research Assistants to support the Global Change Pathology Laboratory. You will help with microbiological media preparation, bacterial culturing, inoculation of plants, and disease assessment under supervision.

Training will cover lab safety and aseptic techniques; previous experience is welcome but not required. This position offers hands-on experience in plant pathology and basic molecular biology, with compensation