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Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant - Zhu Lab

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jan 08, 2026
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: 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, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Entomology iTOX Lab in the College of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for a part-time undergraduate student research assistant. This posting is for one part-time (a maximum of 20 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during summer semester) student research assistant position. One punctual, responsible, talented, self-motivated, team worker undergraduate student will be recruited to join the iTOX Lab at Penn State. The successful candidate will perform manual and routine tasks in support of research, while receiving professional training in molecular and biochemical techniques, as well as developing technical and presentation skills. Activities may involve work in the greenhouse and/or laboratory. Specifically, the incumbent will be tasked with insect population or cell line maintaining, molecular biology and biochemistry experiments, collecting and entering data, and eventual tedious activities but necessary to keep the project running. Initially, student will report to the Principal Investigator or their direct mentor. The development of their own research projects is a possibility depending on their interest and performance. For any questions, please contact PI, Dr. Fang (Rose) Zhu, fuz59@psu.edu BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines