Work Study

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University in University Park, PA is hiring work-study students to assist in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology lab under Dr. Song Tan. Responsibilities include cleaning glassware, preparing stock solutions and media, and setting up electrophoresis gels.

Opportunities exist for campus-based work with some remote possibilities at the employer's discretion. Applicants must have federal work-study funding and apply online on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Must have federal work-study funding available.
• Must have received a federal work-study award.

Responsibilities

• Clean glassware in lab.
• Prepare stock solutions and media.
• Prepare electrophoresis gels.

Job description

Job Description And Position Requirements

This position requires you to have received a work-study award. To verify if you have received a work-study award, please consult the Financial Aid Award Summary area in your LionPATH account. A Federal Work Study award does not guarantee a job is available.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to hire work-study students to assist with the cleaning of glassware, preparing stock solutions and media, and preparation of electrophoresis gels in the lab of Dr. Song Tan.

Individuals must have federal work-study funding available. Applicants must apply online and applications will be received on an ongoing basis.

The starting hourly rate for this job is $12.00.

Federal Work Study job performance is evaluated either annually or through ongoing mentorship. Students who received a Federal Work Study award have the opportunity to obtain a job and perform related duties either on campus, or remotely, if possible and at the discretion of the employer. Students applying for Federal Work Study positions should clarify expectations with their potential employer regarding either on campus/in person or remote work arrangements.

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