Part-Time Physics Lab Equipment Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant to support the Physics Introductory Course labs. You will help set up and remove equipment and ensure tools are ready for instruction.

Your duties include equipment upkeep and repair, routine inspections, and returning items to storage. You will also help keep storage areas tidy and organized to support efficient lab operations.

Qualifications

• Assist in setting up and removing equipment used in Physics Introductory Course labs.
• Help keep storage areas orderly and clean.
• Perform basic upkeep and repair of lab equipment when needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove equipment for labs.
• Maintain and repair equipment as needed.
• Keep storage areas tidy and organized.

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

• Assist in setting up and removing equipment used in all of the Physics Introductory Course labs.
• This also includes the upkeep and repair of the equipment before being placed in storage.
• Help keep storage areas orderly and clean.

10 hours a week at $13 an hour.

Supervisor would be Paul Lucas.

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