Part-Time Muscle Function Lab Assistant — Biomechanics

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time laboratory assistant for the Muscle Function and Locomotion Group in the Biomechanics Laboratory. The role involves assisting with animal-based experimental protocols, monitoring animals, and supporting lab maintenance and supply ordering.

Occasional involvement in human-based projects and potential help with electronics and prototyping of research equipment may be expected depending on experience. Training is required prior to work on protocols.

Qualifications

• Comfortable interacting with animals in a research setting.
• Willingness to undertake required institutional trainings (IACUC, EHS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist on animal-based experimental protocols and monitor animals.
• Support biomechanical movement assessments and metabolic measurements.
• Handle supply ordering and routine lab maintenance.
• May assist on human-based research projects and help design/manufacture research equipment and software.

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a part-time laboratory assistant for the Muscle Function and Locomotion Group in the Biomechanics Laboratory. The role involves assisting with animal-based experimental protocols, monitoring animals, and supporting lab maintenance and supply ordering.

Occasional involvement in human-based projects and potential help with electronics and prototyping of research equipment may be expected depending on experience. Training is required prior to work on protocols.