Part-Time Research Assistant
About The Position
The Pennsylvania State University, College of EMS is seeking to hire a part-time Research Associate. The part-time Research Associate will support research projects by maintaining microbial cultures, assisting with laboratory experiments, and collecting samples for chemical and microbiological analysis. Responsibilities include preparing media, monitoring culture performance, documenting experimental conditions, and helping organize and interpret research data. The associate may also contribute to data analysis, literature review, and preparation of scientific manuscripts or reports when applicable.
Requirements
- Must be a current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) or a current Penn State student not previously employed by the university to apply internally through Workday.
- External applicants must click “Apply” and complete the application process.
- Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining microbial cultures
- Assisting with laboratory experiments
- Collecting samples for chemical and microbiological analysis
- Preparing media
- Monitoring culture performance
- Documenting experimental conditions
- Organizing and interpreting research data
- Contributing to data analysis
- Contributing to literature review
- Contributing to preparation of scientific manuscripts or reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
