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Plant Science - Research Support Assistant

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Plant Science - Research Support Assistant

Penn State University

Title: Part Time - Plant Science - Research Support Assistant (Charlie White) Location: university park United States Part time Job Description: APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: - CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. - CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Plant Science seeks to hire a dependable and self-motivated person who is interested in the role of soil fertility and nutrient management in cropping systems. The research will focus on nutrient cycling in cropping systems, soil health, cover crops, and water quality. Job Duties - The successful candidate will work with faculty, staff and graduate students to learn field and laboratory techniques for quantifying soil nitrogen, phosphorous, sulfur, and plant sampling techniques in cover and cash crops. Requirements and Qualifications - The opening will require work in outdoor settings, such as corn and soybean fields, along with laboratory tasks. - Employment with the University for this job will require the operation of a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties. A valid US driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. - Work will require the ability to work in an outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA

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