Part-Time Research Assistant/Associate - Muscle Function and Locomotion - Biomechanics Laboratory

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Muscle Function and Locomotion Group in the Biomechanics Laboratory is seeking a part-time laboratory assistant to support research projects and routine lab maintenance. Responsibilities include animal monitoring, biomechanical movement assessments, and metabolic measurements; may assist with electronics and software development if experienced.

Requires completion of institutional training (IACUC, EHS) prior to working on protocols.

Qualifications

• No prior animal or human research experience required.
• Comfortable interacting with animals in a research setting.
• Will complete required institutional training (IACUC, EHS, etc.) prior to working on protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal monitoring and experimental procedures (e.g., biomechanical movement assessments, metabolic measurements).
• Order supplies and perform routine laboratory maintenance.
• Support human-based research projects as needed.
• Contribute to electronics design and manufacture of research equipment and software, if applicable.

Skills

Animal interaction

Laboratory safety

Education

IACUC/EHS institutional training

Job description

About the Position

The Muscle Function and Locomotion Group within Penn States' Biomechanics Laboratory is seeking a dedicated part‑time laboratory assistant to support ongoing research projects and routine laboratory maintenance. The primary focus of the lab member will be to assist with animal‑based experimental protocols. Duties include animal monitoring, assistance with experimental procedures such as biomechanical movement assessments and metabolic measurements, supply ordering, and related tasks. The lab member may also interact with human‑based research projects and, depending on experience, assist with electronics, design, and manufacturing of novel research equipment and software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with animal monitoring and experimental procedures (e.g., biomechanical movement assessments, metabolic measurements).
• Order supplies and perform routine laboratory maintenance.
• Support human‑based research projects as needed.
• Contribute to electronics design and manufacturing of research equipment and software, if applicable.

Qualifications

• No prior animal or human research experience required.
• Comfortable interacting with animals in a research setting.
• Will complete required institutional training (IACUC, EHS, etc.) prior to working on protocols.

Remote / Hybrid Work

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Contact

For more information, please contact Dr. Jonas Rubenson at [e-mail].

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.