Part-Time Asphalt Materials Lab Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking junior/senior undergraduate students for laboratory work at the Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT). Duties include processing aggregates, researching asphalt materials, and performing tests on asphalt concrete specimens.

Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and excellent interpersonal skills. A cover letter and resume are required for application, clearly indicating education and expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Basic knowledge of PowerPoint and website management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory work at NECEPT Laboratories.
• Process aggregates and research asphalt materials.
• Mix, compact and test asphalt concrete specimens.
• Perform gradation analysis and data analysis.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Basic knowledge of PowerPoint

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate student (junior/senior)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking junior/senior undergraduate students for laboratory work at the Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT). Duties include processing aggregates, researching asphalt materials, and performing tests on asphalt concrete specimens.

Ideal candidates should possess strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and excellent interpersonal skills. A cover letter and resume are required for application, clearly indicating education and expertise.