Part - Time Lab Assistant

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, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

The McReynolds Lab at Penn State is seeking a motivated and reliable undergraduate researcher to join our team as a part‑time lab assistant. This position will support ongoing research focused on understanding redox stress and aging using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). The successful candidate will contribute to experiments investigating the relationship between redox imbalance, NAD+ metabolism, and lifespan regulation.

• Assist in the maintenance and culturing of
  
  C. elegans strains.
• Perform standardized lifespan and brood size assays.
• Accurately record and organize experimental data.
• Help prepare media, plates, and basic lab reagents.
• Work collaboratively with graduate students and other undergraduates.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and maintain an organized lab notebook.

• Previous experience working with
  
  C. elegans is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with lifespan, reproductive, or developmental assays in worms.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow protocols and work independently under supervision.
• Interest in molecular biology, genetics, aging, or redox biology.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a research team.

How to Apply:
Interested students should submit a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position, a resume including relevant coursework or lab experience, and the name of one academic or research reference. Please upload materials to this application portal. Questions can be directed to mcreynolds.

The McReynolds Lab investigates the intersection of metabolism, redox biology, and aging using Caenorhabditis elegans and mammalian models. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive training environment for aspiring scientists.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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.