Undergraduate Lab Assistant In Biology/entomology - Boyle Lab

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
Base: $15ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
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Good communication skills
Working knowledge of microsoft office 365
Experience with lab-based research
** Penn State University's Boyle Lab is seeking an undergraduate lab assistant for a research project focused on the effects of pesticides on solitary bees. The position offers hands-on experience in experimental design, data analysis, and lab work, starting in April 2025 for approximately 15-20 hours per week at a pay rate of $15/hour. **

Job Summary

  • The Boyle lab is seeking to hire a highly motivated undergraduate for Spring 2025 to assist with an exciting research project to investigate the sublethal and biological effects of pesticides on solitary bees.
  • This study provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in experimental design, data collection, microscopy, dissection, and biological data analysis.
  • The position will start from April 2025 until May, with a potential extension through the summer if the student is interested.

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** Penn State University's Boyle Lab is seeking an undergraduate lab assistant for a research project focused on the effects of pesticides on solitary bees. The position offers hands-on experience in experimental design, data analysis, and lab work, starting in April 2025 for approximately 15-20 hours per week at a pay rate of $15/hour. **

Salary

Base: $15/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Good communication skills
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience with lab-based research

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience in experimental design
  • Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience with toxicological research

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