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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Hermann Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Arthropod Ecology and Trophic Interactions Research Support member. This position will involve working with Monarch butterflies, birds and possibly other insects, assisting faculty, staff, and graduate students with research plant care, observations, experiments, and assays, and collecting and interpreting data in greenhouse, laboratory, or field settings. No experience is necessary, but a passionate personality and inquisitive nature are helpful.  

Job duties to include: 

• Assist with the care and maintenance of research plants and experimental setups  

• Conduct observations and experiments involving birds, Monarchs, and other insects  

• Assist with laboratory assays and data collection  

• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and graduate students on research projects  

• Maintain accurate records of experimental data and assist with data interpretation  

• Help maintain a clean and organized work environment in the greenhouse, laboratory, and field settings  

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: 

• Candidates must be enthusiastic and self-motivated  

• Willing to work flexible hours  

• Excellent organizational and communication skills  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

• Willingness and ability to work in extreme conditions in greenhouse, laboratory, and field settings