Research Support Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences seeks to hire a part-time research support assistant to provide technical assistance to Dr. Ruairidh Sawers and his work group in performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of molecular biology.
• Basic computer skills, including use of shared database and spreadsheet platforms.
• Sound organizational skills.
• Professional working attitude.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
• Successful completion of background check(s).

Nice To Haves

• Organizational and communication skills required to coordinate field activities across multiple growing seasons, in national and international sites, tracking thousands of seed entries every year, and involving several collaborators and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sawers group maize genetics program.
• 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 and collecting data and post-harvest sample processing.
• Coordinate field activities across multiple growing seasons, in national and international sites, tracking thousands of seed entries every year, and involving several collaborators and personnel.
• Effective communication with group members in the context of lab management and progress in wet lab procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including use of shared database and spreadsheet platforms.
• Operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed