Part-Time Forensic Science Lab Assistant

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Forensic Science program at Penn State University seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year. Candidates will support learning and laboratory activities under instructor guidance.

Responsibilities include demonstrating lab concepts, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, assisting with lab practicums, grading, tracking attendance, proctoring exams, and ensuring a safe laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be Forensic Science majors and have successfully completed FRNSC 411.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students and facilitate learning of laboratory concepts.
• Prepare and provide laboratory demonstrations, reference samples, mock case evidence, reagents, solutions, equipment, and supplies to students.
• Track, order, store and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Assist with creation, assessment, and grading of lab practicums, lab exercises, lab notebooks, case folders, and mock crime scenes.
• Maintain course attendance and laboratory entrance logs.
• Proctor written examinations and lab practicums.
• Monitor laboratory environment for safety and health issues.
• Monitor students and their course progress while in the laboratory.
• Other duties as assigned by instructor and laboratory coordinator.

Education

Forensic Science major

Job description

The Forensic Science program at Penn State University seeks to hire part-time FRNSC 411 Course Assistants for the 2026/2027 academic year. Candidates will support learning and laboratory activities under instructor guidance.

Responsibilities include demonstrating lab concepts, preparing materials, maintaining equipment, assisting with lab practicums, grading, tracking attendance, proctoring exams, and ensuring a safe laboratory environment.