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.
Requirements
- A working knowledge of molecular biology will be required to a level that ensures 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, will be required.
Responsibilities
- performing laboratory, greenhouse and field-based plant genetic research
- 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
Other
- The research assistants will work semi-independently under general supervision to perform a range of standard lab tasks.
- The candidate will possess the 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.
- Sound organizational skills and a professional working attitude are essential.
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
- This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
