Part-Time Lab Research Assistant & Operations Support

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab in Centre County. The role includes onboarding, creating lab documentation, coordinating trainings, and assisting with meetings and schedules.

Applicants should have prior lab experience and be able to support wet-lab upkeep, IRB forms as needed, and mentor RAs. Employment is subject to background checks per university policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a lab setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding for research assistants and organize scheduling.
• Create directions, passwords, and contact sheets for the lab.
• Coordinate lab tours, check trainings, and paperwork completion.
• Determine RA availability and build schedules.
• Assist PI with meeting planning, reminders, and follow-up emails with links and topics.

Skills

Lab experience

Education

Lab experience (education)

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the Water, Health, and Nutrition Lab in Centre County. The role includes onboarding, creating lab documentation, coordinating trainings, and assisting with meetings and schedules.

Applicants should have prior lab experience and be able to support wet-lab upkeep, IRB forms as needed, and mentor RAs. Employment is subject to background checks per university policy.