Part-Time Undergraduate Research Support- Agricultural Sciences

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

Kantor Lab is currently recruiting undergraduate students to help with laboratory activities. Job responsibilities include: Assist with forest and insect vector sample collection. Support general lab operations, provide assistance in ongoing nematology, microbiology, and molecular biology experiments as assigned. Learn and follow scientific protocols. Other tasks may include but are not mandatory: Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and research summaries (opportunities for co-authorship may be possible with significant contribution). Perform laboratory tasks such as data entry, basic statistics, microscopy, sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, and nematode identification/counts. Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis under supervision.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in wildlife and fisheries science, biology, microbiology, plant sciences, or a related field.
• No prior research experience required; laboratory coursework or previous research experience is an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for gaining hands-on research experience and developing technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with forest and insect vector sample collection.
• Support general lab operations.
• Provide assistance in ongoing nematology, microbiology, and molecular biology experiments.
• Learn and follow scientific protocols.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and research summaries.
• Perform laboratory tasks such as data entry, basic statistics, microscopy, sample collection, DNA extraction, PCR, and nematode identification/counts.
• Assist with experimental design, data collection, and analysis under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree