Part-Time Lab Research Assistant — Insect-Plant Interactions

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

Job summary

Penn State University in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Entomology, seeks a part-time lab research assistant to support day-to-day operations and active research projects. The ideal candidate brings hands-on insect-plant research experience and can contribute to publishable work.

The role requires completing an MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline, with responsibilities including maintaining lab workflows, designing experiments, documenting results, and collaborating

Qualifications

• 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 daily operations.
• Design experiments and ensure accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to advance high‑quality, publishable research outcomes.

Skills

Insect-plant interactions

Experimental design

Data analysis

Education

MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Penn State University in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Entomology, seeks a part-time lab research assistant to support day-to-day operations and active research projects. The ideal candidate brings hands-on insect-plant research experience and can contribute to publishable work.

The role requires completing an MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline, with responsibilities including maintaining lab workflows, designing experiments, documenting results, and collaborating