NDSU Ext Soybean Pathology Student Research Assistant

North Dakota University System • Fargo, ND

51d • $16

About The Position

The NDSU Extension Soybean Plant Pathology team is looking for a motivated individual to help assist in daily greenhouse and laboratory research activities. Individuals will gain valuable training in pest identification, experimental design, and collaborative work.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team and must be able to physically perform field duties under highly variable conditions
• Good communication and interpersonal skills together with the ability to operate in a safe, efficient manner
• Must have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Enrolled at North Dakota State University pursuing a degree in an agronomic science or closely related biological, microbiological or agricultural field of study

Responsibilities

• Assisting with grain inoculum production for spring 2026 field trials
• Watering and fertilizing soybeans in the greenhouse
• Aiding research faculty/staff and graduate students with lab and greenhouse projects - sub-culturing fungi and oomycetes, DNA extraction, PCR, planting soybean lines, inoculations, etc.
• Counting and packaging soybean seed in preparation for planting field trials
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees