Part-Time Research Assistant/Associate - Muscle Function and Locomotion - Biomechanics Laboratory

Penn State University • University Park, PA

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Muscle Function and Locomotion Group within Penn States' Biomechanics Laboratory is seeking a dedicated part-time laboratory assistant to support ongoing research projects and routine laboratory maintenance. The primary focus of the lab member will be to assist on an animal-based experimental protocols. Duties will include animal monitoring, assistance with experimental procedures (e.g. biomechanical movement assessments, metabolic measurements), and supply ordering, among others. The lab member may also interact on human-based research projects and, depending on experience, may assist on electronics and in designing and manufacturing novel research equipment and software. The applicant does not require prior animal or human research work but must be comfortable interacting with animals in research. The applicant will be required to undertake the required institutional training (IACUC, EHS, etc.) prior to working on research protocols.

Requirements

• Comfortable interacting with animals in research
• Willingness to undertake required institutional training (IACUC, EHS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Assist on animal-based experimental protocols
• Monitor animals
• Assist with experimental procedures such as biomechanical movement assessments and metabolic measurements
• Order supplies
• Interact on human-based research projects
• Assist on electronics and in designing and manufacturing novel research equipment and software

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services