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Part-Time Undergraduate Student Internship for Forage Crop Systems

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Apr 29, 2026
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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking applicants for part-time job of Undergraduate Student Intern. Job duties to include: Assisting with day-to-day greenhouse and field operations Caring for greenhouse pot plants Data collection Processing plant and soil samples Seed preparation Planting, fertilization, harvest, and post-harvest cleanup Support the implementation of agronomic field trials and greenhouse experiments on forage crops Collect data through measurement, sampling, and subjective assessments to evaluate forage crops and to prepare plant tissue and soil samples for lab analysis Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies: Students studying Animal Science, Plant Science, Soil Science, Biology, Agriculture, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or related areas are encouraged to apply Experience with farm equipment and fieldwork is desired This paid internship is at Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs and Greenhouses in University Park, central PA; relocation and housing are not provided. The candidate selected may be subject to a government security investigation. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Guojie Wang. Interested applicants should submit (a) a letter outlining their interest in and fit for the position, (b) a CV, and (c) contact information for three references to the PSU careers website. Further questions can be directed to Dr. Guojie Wang at: gkw5177@psu.edu. Schedule: Up to 40 hours/week during the summer semester and 20 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $16.00/hour. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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 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. Penn State 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines