Part-Time Lab Research Assistant - Felton Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA, seeks a part-time lab research assistant to support day-to-day operations and contribute to active projects. The ideal candidate has 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.

Qualifications

• MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Hands-on research experience in insect-plant interactions.
• Familiarity with experimental design and data analysis.
• Ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory workflows and ensure accurate documentation.
• Design experiments and contribute to active research projects.
• Collaborate with team members to advance publishable outcomes.

Skills

Hands-on research

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

MS degree or higher

Job description

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 in the Entomology Department is seeking applicants for a part-time lab research assistant. A lab assistant in our research group will support daytoday laboratory operations and contribute directly to active research projects. The ideal candidate brings handson research experience in insect-plant interactions, familiarity with experimental design and data analysis, and a demonstrated ability to contribute to peerreviewed 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 highquality, publishable research outcomes.

Compensation:

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

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