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Part Time - Student - Plant Science-Plant Molecular Biology Assistant (Guiltinan Lab)
Penn State
- Hours
- Part time
- Where
- Penn State University Park
- Posted
- Sep 17
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Laboratory Assistant will provide hands-on support for ongoing plant biology research, with responsibilities spanning greenhouse operations, plant propagation, tissue culture, and general laboratory activities. The position will work closely with research staff and laboratory personnel to maintain plants and experiments, prepare materials and reagents, and assist with large-scale experimental activities.
What you'd do
- Assist with greenhouse and growth-room operations, including watering, fertilization, plant maintenance, pest monitoring, and general plant care.
- Prepare and maintain greenhouse growing media, propagation materials, and planting supplies.
- Assist with large-scale plantings, transplanting, propagation, and harvesting of research plants.
- Prepare tissue culture media, including measuring reagents, preparing solutions, dispensing media, and assisting with sterilization and storage.
- Assist with plant tissue culture and propagation activities, including maintaining cultures and preparing materials for experiments.
- Support laboratory personnel with routine molecular biology and laboratory tasks, as appropriate and following established protocols.
- Assist with preparation of buffers, solutions, reagents, and other laboratory materials.
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked greenhouse and laboratory workspaces.
- Assist with sample collection, labeling, organization, and record keeping.
- Help maintain laboratory and greenhouse equipment, supplies, and inventories.
- Starts
- 2026-09-17