Part-Time Federal -Study- Research Assistant- Vazquez Lab-Department of Biology. Uni

Federal Work-Study Research Lab Assistant

The Department of Biology in the Eberly College of Science has part‑time openings for a Federal Work‑Study Research Lab Assistant to work in the Vazquez research lab this academic year.

• Design and conduct research projects/experiments under the guidance of senior research personnel.
• Collect, analyze, summarize, and report data in accordance with established protocols.
• Inform the Principal Investigator (PI) of research findings and progress.
• Assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects following standard protocols or research plans.
• Contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory or field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions.
• Gather, summarize, and interpret information on laws, policies, industry standards, and emerging trends relevant to the field of study.

• Must have received a Federal Work‑Study award (verify via Financial Aid Award Summary in LionPATH).
• Eligibility for on‑campus or remote work arrangements (subject to employer discretion).

Starting hourly rate: $18.00.

Job performance is evaluated annually or through ongoing mentorship.

Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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