Part-time Teaching Support

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support undergraduate laboratory activities. Responsibilities include setting up and maintaining lab materials, assisting students with lab assignments, and ensuring the cleanliness of the laboratory. Candidates should be prepared for background checks as part of employment requirements. This position emphasizes hands-on work with plant specimens and active participation in educational activities.

Qualifications

• Assist in organizing and maintaining laboratory activities.
• Provide feedback to students on their experimental setups.
• Handle plant activities including planting and maintaining specimens.

Responsibilities

• Set up undergraduate laboratory activities by distributing materials.
• Clear lab work areas of used materials and return them to proper storage.
• Wash and organize pots used for lab-grown plants.

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Duties include helping to set up for undergraduate laboratory activities such as distributing materials like pens, samples, plants, and microbial plates across lab benches, bringing plants into the teaching area from growth areas. Take down duties include clearing lab work areas of all used materials and returning them to their storage areas or plants to growth areas. Plant activities include planting and maintaining geraniums, tobacco, tomato, mimosa, and melon plants for a variety of lab activities. TAs will also help students complete the lab assignments by providing feedback on their experimental setups. Pot washing duties include washing small 3.5" square pots used for plants grown for lab activities, stacking them to dry, and replacing them in the pot storage cabinet.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

EEO IS THE LAW

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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.