Part-Time Lab Research Assistant — Insect-Plant Research

Penn State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park invites applications for a part-time Lab Research Assistant in Felton Lab within the College of Agricultural Sciences, Entomology Department. The role supports day-to-day lab operations and contributes to active projects, requiring hands-on insect-plant research experience and familiarity with experimental design and data analysis.

The position requires an MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.

Qualifications

• Hands-on research in insect-plant interactions.
• Familiarity with experimental design and data analysis.
• Ability to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab workflows, design experiments, document results, and collaborate with the team to advance high-quality, publishable research.

Skills

Insect-plant interactions

Experimental design

Data analysis

Publishable research

Education

MS degree or higher

Job description

Penn State University Park invites applications for a part-time Lab Research Assistant in Felton Lab within the College of Agricultural Sciences, Entomology Department. The role supports day-to-day lab operations and contributes to active projects, requiring hands-on insect-plant research experience and familiarity with experimental design and data analysis.

The position requires an MS degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline.