Research Assistant

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
$15ph
On-site
Electronic waste dismantling
Metal recovery experiments
Sample preparation
The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist with electronic waste management and laboratory experiments. The role is open to undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines, with a pay rate of $15/hour and an estimated workload of 24 hours per week

Job Summary

  • The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Energy Institute is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Assistant.
  • Job duties include assisting with dismantling and sorting electronic waste, supporting laboratory experiments, and preparing samples.
  • Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines are encouraged to apply, with prior hands-on or research experience being preferred.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to assist with electronic waste management and laboratory experiments. The role is open to undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines, with a pay rate of $15/hour and an estimated workload of 24 hours per week.

Salary

$15/hour

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • electronic waste dismantling
  • metal recovery experiments
  • sample preparation
  • mechanical processing equipment
  • chemical processes

Nice-to-have

  • undergraduate students encouraged
  • hands-on experience preferred
  • long-term project commitment

Key Requirements

  • No prior experience required
  • Undergraduate students in engineering or science disciplines
  • Prior hands-on or research experience preferred
  • Ability to continue working through December 2026

Work Rights

Not specified

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