Part-Time Research Assistant- Agricultural Sciences
About The Position
Part-time research assistant positions are available in the Bull Lab (https://plantpath.psu.edu/research/labs/bull) in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology. These positions provide laboratory and field support for research conducted in the Bull Lab. We are a diverse lab team dynamic using a wide variety of microbiology, molecular biology, and plant pathology techniques for authentic research on bacterial diseases of plants funded by federal grants. Students learn a wide variety of skills that allow them to complement their curriculum with hands on learning. Our program conducts research using facilities located in Buckhout Laboratory on the University Park campus. We also have field trials at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs. Opportunities also exist for conducting independent research! The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Requirements
- This job requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.
- A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Responsibilities
- Bacteria culture media preparation
- Microbiological culturing
- Laboratory resource preparation
- Enumeration of bacterial cultures
- Selection of pure cultures of isolates for long-term preservation
- Assist with laboratory assays, including pathogenicity tests
- Assisting with greenhouse and field trials for cultivar resistance to bacterial diseases
- Assist with DNA extraction and analysis
- Data entry of field and laboratory experiments
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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
