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The Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking Part-Time Research Associates for Summer 2025. Job duties include and are not limited to:

The Pennsylvania State University

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Biobehavioral Health is seeking applicants for a part-time Research Support position. The Research Support position performs a variety of specialized tasks associated with ...

The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Energy Institute in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking Part-Time Research Support. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Help in designing ...

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Part-time research technologists will assist with conducting amphibian mark-recapture studies. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require ...

The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Energy Institute in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking Part-Time Research Support. Job duties include and are not limited to: * Help in designing ...

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AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated part-time Research Associate to support ongoing projects in environmental health and safety engineering. The role involves ...

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Part-time research professionals often face challenges such as balancing multiple commitments, managing fluctuating workloads, and integrating effectively with full-time team members. Time management and clear communication are key to overcoming these obstacles. Establishing regular check-ins with supervisors and maintaining organized documentation can help ensure progress remains on track and that part-time researchers stay connected to the broader goals of the project.

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A part time research job involves assisting with research projects or tasks on a schedule that is less than full time, often 20 hours a week or less. These positions are commonly found in academic, scientific, or business settings and may include tasks such as data collection, literature reviews, data analysis, or report writing. Part time research roles offer flexibility and can be ideal for students, professionals seeking extra experience, or individuals with other commitments. The responsibilities and requirements vary depending on the employer and the specific research field, but strong analytical and organizational skills are usually important.
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Part-Time Research Support

Part-Time Research Support

Penn State University

University Park, PA • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Biobehavioral Health is seeking applicants for a part-time Research Support position. The Research Support position performs a variety of specialized tasks associated with conducting lab research, including: blood sample handling and processing; literature searches; editing and formatting manuscript text and tables; data scoring and entry; running simple/basic statistical analyses; maintaining participant records; basic lab work.
SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:
  • Will process human blood samples in a wet lab and will transport the blood samples across campus

  • Assist in the 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

  • Aid in scoring and organization of participant data in compliance with protocols

  • Conducting specified searches of the broader literature for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations

Schedule: 12 hours per week
Compensation: The starting rate for this job is $15 per hour.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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