Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Department of Biology - Lasky Lab
About The Position
The Lasky Lab, in the Department of Biology, currently has openings for part-time Laboratory Assistants for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidates will assist in research on the genetics of plant responses to climate. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students . Duties include setting up and maintaining experiments in the lab, greenhouses, and field. Other duties to include collection of information from digitized historical plant specimens, processing of plant material and growing media, and organizing lab supplies. These positions require great attention to detail. Interest in horticulture, geography, or environment is beneficial. Please submit an application, resume and cover letter detailing your interests and why you would be a good fit for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Requirements
- Great attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Interest in horticulture
- Interest in geography
- Interest in environment
Responsibilities
- Assist in research on the genetics of plant responses to climate
- Setting up and maintaining experiments in the lab, greenhouses, and field
- Collection of information from digitized historical plant specimens
- Processing of plant material and growing media
- Organizing lab supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
