Weed Ecology Research Assistant - Part-Time, Field & Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in the Lowry Weed Ecology Lab to assist with field and greenhouse experiments.

Responsibilities include collecting and processing plant and soil samples, collecting data, entering data, and setting up and maintaining experiments. Requires weekday availability throughout summer, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekdays the entire summer.
• Must be willing to work outdoors and in diverse environments.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• collection and processing of plant and soil samples
• data collection
• data entry
• set up and maintenance of experiments

Skills

Data collection

Sample processing

Data entry

Independent work

Job description

Penn State University in University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant in the Lowry Weed Ecology Lab to assist with field and greenhouse experiments.

Responsibilities include collecting and processing plant and soil samples, collecting data, entering data, and setting up and maintaining experiments. Requires weekday availability throughout summer, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with outdoor work.