Part-Time Laboratory Assistant - Department of Biology - Lasky Lab

Davita Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lasky Lab in the Department of Biology at a leading university seeks part-time Laboratory Assistants for the 2025-2026 academic year. Duties involve assisting in plant genetics research, maintaining experiments, and organizing supplies. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and interest in related fields. Application review starts immediately.

Qualifications

• Great attention to detail required.
• Preference for full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining experiments in the lab and field.
• Collecting information from historical plant specimens.
• Processing plant material and organizing lab supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interest in horticulture

Interest in geography

Interest in environment

Education

Full-time registered Penn State undergraduate student

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Lasky Lab, in the Department of Biology, currently has openings for part-time Laboratory Assistants for the 2025-2026 academic year. The successful candidates will assist in research on the genetics of plant responses to climate. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State undergraduate students. Duties include setting up and maintaining experiments in the lab, greenhouses, and field. Other duties to include collection of information from digitized historical plant specimens, processing of plant material and growing media, and organizing lab supplies. These positions require great attention to detail. Interest in horticulture, geography, or environment is beneficial. Please submit an application, resume and cover letter detailing your interests and why you would be a good fit for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

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