Part-Time Lab Research Assistant - Felton Lab

Penn State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time lab research assistant in the Entomology Department to support day-to-day laboratory operations and active projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on insect-plant research experience, understands experimental design and data analysis, and can contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

The position requires an MS degree or higher in a relevant science, design experiments, document workflows, and collaborate to produce high-quality,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Hands-on research experience in insect-plant interactions preferred.
• Experience with experimental design and data analysis expected.
• Contributions to peer-reviewed publications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Design experiments and maintain accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to advance publishable research outcomes.
• Assist with data collection and analysis.

Skills

Insect-plant research

Experimental design

Data analysis

Publish with team

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The College of Agricultural Sciences in the Entomology Department is seeking applicants for a part-time lab research assistant.

A lab assistant in our research group will support day-to-day laboratory operations and contribute directly to active research projects.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on research experience in insect-plant interactions, familiarity with experimental design and data analysis, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

This position requires completion of an M.S. degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.

The lab assistant will maintain laboratory workflows, design experiments, ensure accurate documentation, and collaborate with team members to advance high-quality, publishable research outcomes.

Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $18/hour.

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