Part-Time Research Support Assistant- UCAM ESNA3 - Sawers Lab

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, Plant Science seeks to hire a part-time research support assistant to provide assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research. The research assistants will work semi-independently under general supervision to perform a range of standard lab tasks. The position will support the Sawers group maize genetics program.

Requirements

• Organizational and communication skills required to coordinate field activities across multiple growing seasons
• Working knowledge of molecular biology
• Basic computer skills, including use of shared database and spreadsheet platforms
• Sound organizational skills and a professional working attitude

Responsibilities

• Seed inventory
• Preparation of material for planting in greenhouse and both local and off-site field nurseries
• Conducting controlled pollinations in the field/greenhouse
• Harvest and seed sorting
• Preparing and conducting greenhouse experiments
• Collecting data

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time