Part-Time Temporary Research- Asphalt Lab - Larson Transportation Institute

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

Job summary

Penn State University seeks undergraduate students to assist in NECEPT Laboratories, performing hands-on lab tasks, data collection, and basic analysis under supervision.

Responsibilities include processing aggregates, testing asphalt specimens, and documenting results. Strong Excel/Access/Word skills and good interpersonal abilities are desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student status in good standing.
• Basic lab/data handling experience preferred.
• Willingness to perform laboratory tasks and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Process aggregates and prepare lab samples.
• Research asphalt materials and mix/compact specimens.
• Perform testing on asphalt concrete specimens and conduct gradation analysis.
• Analyze data and assist with reporting.

Skills

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Tools

Website management

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Northeast Center of Excellence for Pavement Technology (NECEPT) is seeking junior/senior level undergraduate students to conduct laboratory work at NECEPT Laboratories. NECEPT is under The Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute of the Civil Engineering Department.

• processing aggregates
• researching asphalt materials
• mixing , compacting
• testing asphalt concrete specimens
• gradation analysis
• data analysis

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word, and basic knowledge of PowerPoint and website management is desired.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are strongly desired.

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