Part-Time Laboratory Assistants - Department of Statistics

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking part-time Laboratory Assistants for Summer 2025. Responsibilities include assisting with statistical research and the Astrostatistics Virtual Summer School. Candidates should have a statistical background and be available for 8 to 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a statistical background.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with statistical research in various labs.
• Assist with the Astrostatistics Virtual Summer School.

Skills

Statistical background

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Statistics is seeking applicants as part-time Laboratory Assistants during the Summer 2025 academic period.

Job duties to include:

• Provide assistance with statistical research in various labs.
• Provide assistance with the Astrostatistics Virtual Summer School

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Candidates must have a statistical background

NOTE: If your position profile has listed certification requirements according to Compensation/Classification website, you will need to list that detail here.

Schedule:

• Hours will range from 8 hours to 30 hours per week.

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $20.

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