Part-Time Summer Research Assistant - Buanafina Lab

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park seeks a part-time Research Lab Assistant for a summer position in the Buanafina lab, Department of Biology, Eberly College of Science. The role involves designing and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and reporting findings following established protocols.

Assist in developing and executing research projects under senior staff direction and contribute to laboratory and field tests to explore theoretical propositions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects and experiments.
• Collect, correlate, analyze, summarize, and report data.
• Inform the principal investigator of research findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects under general direction of senior research personnel.
• Contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory or field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions.
• Collect, process, and present data and provide support such as gathering, summarizing, and interpreting information on laws, policies, industry standards, and emerging trends in the field.

Job description

Job Overview

Part‑time Research Lab Assistant position in the Buanafina research lab, Department of Biology, Eberly College of Science. Position is for the summer.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research projects and experiments.
• Collect, correlate, analyze, summarize, and report data.
• Inform the principal investigator of research findings in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects under general direction of senior research personnel.
• Contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory or field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions.
• Collect, process, and present data and provide support such as gathering, summarizing, and interpreting information on laws, policies, industry standards, and emerging trends in the field.

Background Checks / Clearances

Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.