Undergraduate Lab Assistant

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY

Villanova (Delaware County)

On-site

USD 14,774 - 21,042

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

An academic institution is seeking an Undergraduate Lab Assistant to help with microplastics analysis. Responsibilities include using a microscope for counting and categorizing particles and analyzing data with tools like Excel and R script. Ideal candidates are meticulous and must be current students at Villanova, with a preference for those eligible for work study. The position offers a flexible schedule with a wage of $13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

Must conduct meticulous and repetitive work requiring high precision.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and coding is essential; R script experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in microplastics analysis under supervision.
Count and categorize particles using a visual microscope.
Collect and analyze data using Excel, R script, Lab Archives, and One Drive.
Conduct additional hands-on laboratory soil analysis as needed.

Skills

Meticulous work

Experience with Microsoft Excel

Coding skills

Data analysis

R Script

Education

Current Villanova student

Tools

Microsoft Excel

R script

Job description

Undergraduate Lab Assistant

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Posting Details

Posting Number: 20260052V
Position Title: Undergraduate Lab Assistant
Posting Type: Student
Hours/week: >20 hours p/week
Eligibility: Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester: 2026-2027 Academic Year
Location: Drosdick Hall
Number of positions: 2
Department: 202-Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact Name: Dr. Erica Forgione
Contact Phone/Extension: 610-519-4960

Position Summary

Job Description Summary: An undergraduate student is needed to assist in microplastics analysis under the supervision of Dr. Kelly Good and Dr. Erica Forgione. The student will use a visual microscope to count and categorize particles. Data will be collected and analyzed via Microsoft Excel, R script, Lab Archives, and One Drive. Additional hands‑on laboratory soil analysis may also be completed.

Requirements

Student must be able to conduct meticulous, repetitive work that requires high levels of precision.
Experience with Microsoft Excel and coding required; R script and previous research experience preferred.

Additional Information

Physical Demands Summary.

Wage Rate: $13.00

Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Open Until Filled

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