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Part-Time Research Assistant- Fruit Research and Extension Center

Penn State University -
University Park, PA

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Laboratory procurement
Field studies
Laboratory equipment maintenance
Robotic systems
Outdoor work experience
Microbiological culture and identification
Pathology
Quality control processes in agricultural sorting and grading
Cataloging
Entomology
Food microbiology
Driver's License
Agricultural and food science research within academia
Plant biology research projects
Plant pest control
Plant disease identification
Data entry
Purchasing
Biological sampling
Research data analysis
In vivo studies
Microbiological analysis
Surveying drones
Research participation
Sterile laboratory techniques
Field data collection
Entry level
Precision agriculture technology
Assays

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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.

If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .

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 .

POSITION SPECIFICS

The College of Agricultural Sciences, Fruit Research and Extension Center located in Biglerville, PA seeks to hire numerous individuals to fill part-time positions. Positions are 40 hours per week positions, beginning May 2026 through August 2026 (maximum 16 weeks).

Some positions require that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid US driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check may be required in addition to standard background checks.

Duties will be determined based on the specific position the candidate is chosen for and could include tasks related to but not limited to collecting research samples, data entry, and cataloging samples. Most positions will require most of the work to be performed outdoors in Biglerville, PA and surrounding areas. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis. Applying to this job posting will result in your application being considered for all departments but we welcome you to provide us your area of interest. Hiring departments include:

Ag-Bio Engineering:

Department focuses on agricultural machinery and robotics and sensing based precision agriculture technologies and applications (mainly for tree fruit orchards). The research tasks mainly include laboratory and field data collection with ground robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), data processing and analysis.

Entomology:

Department performs field and laboratory -based activities including sample collection and evaluation, colony rearing, and data analysis for the purpose of evaluating new options in monitoring and management of various insect pests.

Plant Pathology:

Department work focuses on a mix of field and lab work to study the most important fungal and bacterial diseases affecting tree fruit in Pennsylvania. In the field, we evaluate the efficacy of conventional and organic disease management programs in research apple and peach orchards. In the lab, we isolate fungi and bacteria from infected fruit and plant tissues to study further using microbiological and molecular tools (such as, aseptic technique, single spore isolation, microscopy, DNA isolation, PCR, fungicide resistance assays, in vivo assays).

Plant Sciences:

The Tree Fruit Production and Physiology program focuses on apple, peach, and pear orchard management and production to address knowledge gaps and better serve the Pennsylvania tree fruit industry.

This position will assist with a variety of research tasks, including but not limited to:

Collecting field and laboratory data
Purchasing and organizing laboratory and field supplies
Setting up and maintaining laboratory instruments
Collecting, cataloging, and managing research samples
Evaluating and grading fruit
Conducting fruit quality analyses at harvest and during storage
Entering and organizing data using standard software

The work will be conducted both outdoors and indoors at orchards and research laboratories. A substantial portion of the work will involve outdoor field activities in varying weather conditions.

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 .

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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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.

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