Federal Work Study - Biology Research Assistant
About The Position
The Department of Biology, in the Eberly College of Science, has part-time openings for Federal Work Study Research Lab Assistant positions to work in the Bordenstein research lab within the department for the 26-27 academic year. The Research Lab Assistant performs a variety of tasks associated with designing and conducting research projects/experiments; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes, and reports on data; informs PI of research information in accordance with established protocols. This individual will assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects, under general direction of senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans; contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions; collect, process, and present data as well as providing support for a research project such as gathering, summarizing, interpreting, information on laws, policies, industry standards, emerging trends in a field of study. 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. A Federal Work-Study award does not guarantee a job position is available. The starting hourly rate for this job is $13.50. 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.
Requirements
- Must have received a work-study award
- Must be a current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) or a current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) to apply internally through Workday.
- External applicants must click “Apply” and complete the application process.
Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of tasks associated with designing and conducting research projects/experiments
- Collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes, and reports on data
- Informs PI of research information in accordance with established protocols
- Assists in the development, design, and execution of research projects, under general direction of senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans
- Contributes to experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions
- Collects, processes, and presents data
- Provides support for a research project such as gathering, summarizing, interpreting, information on laws, policies, industry standards, emerging trends in a field of study
Benefits
- Starting hourly rate of $13.50
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
