Summer Research Lab Assistant — Biology

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a part-time Research Lab Assistant to join the Buanafina lab this summer. The role involves supporting design and execution of research projects and assisting senior researchers in the development of experiments, collecting and presenting data according to established protocols.

The position requires meticulous data collection, analysis, and reporting to the PI, with opportunities to contribute to both laboratory and field experiments and stay informed

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks for designing and conducting research projects/experiments; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes, and reports on data.
• Assists in development, design, and execution of research projects under general direction of senior personnel.
• Gathers, summarizes, interprets information on laws, policies, industry standards, emerging trends in a field of study.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University seeks a part-time Research Lab Assistant to join the Buanafina lab this summer. The role involves supporting design and execution of research projects and assisting senior researchers in the development of experiments, collecting and presenting data according to established protocols.

The position requires meticulous data collection, analysis, and reporting to the PI, with opportunities to contribute to both laboratory and field experiments and stay informed