Part-time – Student (undergraduate) Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
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Valid us driver's license required
Field sampling experience preferred
Microscope operation skills needed
** Penn State University is seeking a part-time undergraduate student to join the Sweetman Lab as a Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant. The role involves conducting research on macroplastic pollution's impact on freshwater ecosystems, including field sampling and data entry. **

Job Summary

  • The Sweetman Lab is seeking a lab assistant to examine the impact of macroplastic pollution on freshwater ecosystems in central Pennsylvania.
  • Duties include designing experiments, conducting field sampling in streams and mesocosms, and performing microscope work for sample sorting.
  • This position requires operating a motor vehicle and obtaining a valid US driver's license along with successful background checks.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time undergraduate student to join the Sweetman Lab as a Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant. The role involves conducting research on macroplastic pollution's impact on freshwater ecosystems, including field sampling and data entry. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid US driver's license required
  • Field sampling experience preferred
  • Microscope operation skills needed

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in individual research opportunities
  • Experience with macroinvertebrate identification
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Valid US driver's license
  • Successful motor vehicle records check
  • Standard background check completion

Work Rights

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