Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant – Plant Pathology and Microbiology
About The Position
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology seeks two part-time Undergraduate Research Assistants to support research activities in the Global Change Pathology Laboratory. The research focuses on plant-associated and plant-pathogenic bacteria. Assistants will work closely with graduate researchers and receive training in laboratory safety, aseptic technique, bacterial culture, plant pathology methods, and basic experimental procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned according to ongoing research needs and each student’s level of training. The position is located in Buckhout Laboratory at University Park, Pennsylvania, and pays $15 per hour. Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Requirements
- Dependable, organized, attentive to detail, and willing to learn laboratory and controlled-environment plant research techniques.
- Able to follow written protocols and maintain accurate records.
- Able to work independently after training and communicate effectively with members of the research team.
Nice To Haves
- Previous laboratory or research experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare microbiological media and materials.
- Culture and maintain bacteria.
- Prepare bacterial inoculum.
- Perform plant inoculations and disease assessments.
- Carry out basic molecular biology procedures.
- Conduct growth chamber experiments.
- Organize experimental samples and data.
- Follow written protocols and maintain accurate records.
- Work independently after training and communicate effectively with research team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
