Research Assistant Jobs in State College, PA

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Part-Time Research Assistant - Tooker Lab

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
4 hours ago

State College, PA
4 hours ago

Part-Time Research Assistant - Tooker Lab The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, University Park 201 Old Main (Show on map) Mar 20, 2026 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:...

Remote

Part-Time Research Assistant - Tooker Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
1 day ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Tooker Lab in the Department of Entomology at Penn State is now accepting applications for part-time research assistant positions....

Hybrid

Part-Time Lab and Field Research Assistant

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
1 day ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
1 day ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking lab and field research assistants to work in the Allen Stream Ecology Lab at Penn State....

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time Lab and Field Research Assistant

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
2 days ago

State College, PA
2 days ago

Part-Time Lab and Field Research Assistant The Pennsylvania State University remote work United States, Pennsylvania, University Park 201 Old Main (Show on map) Mar 17, 2026 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS...

Remote Part Time

Part-Time Research Assistant- Lowry Weed Ecology Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
7 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
7 days ago

We are recruiting research assistants for the Lowry Weed Ecology Lab to assist with experiments in both the field and greenhouse....

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time Research Assistants- Lowry Weed Ecology Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
7 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
7 days ago

We are recruiting research assistants for the Lowry Weed Ecology Lab to assist with experiments in both the field and greenhouse....

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time Research Assistant in Rare Plant Survey - Lopez-Uribe Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
13 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
13 days ago

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...

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time Research Assistant - Machtinger Lab (S2P Equine)

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
13 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
13 days ago

Primary duties include assisting with research projects related to ticks and wildlife including rodent (mouse and squirrel) trapping and tick dragging, as well as environmental assessments, equine tick...

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time - Student (Undergraduate) Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

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...

Hybrid Part Time

Part-time Research Assistant

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

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...

Hybrid Part Time

Part-time Non-Academic Research Assistant- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Part-time (spring and fall semesters) research assistant positions are available in the Esker Lab in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology...

In Person Part Time

Undergraduate Research Assistants- Van Meter

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
25 days ago

The Research Assistant position will be 30-40 hours/week during the summer months....

Hybrid

Part-Time Research Assistant - The Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
30+ days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
30+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management currently has openings for part-time research assistants...

Hybrid Part Time

Part-Time Research Assistant - Grab Lab

Penn State University
University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
90+ days ago

University Park, PA (1 mile from State College, PA)
90+ days ago

Undergraduate research assistants will work directly with graduate students, senior researchers, and extension educators....

Hybrid Part Time

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Demographic Data for State College, PA

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Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in State College, PA

Local

National

Total Population

67,197

Number of Businesses

1,837

City Size

Medium

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Salary for Research Assistant Jobs in State College, PA

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Licensing / Certification

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OSHA Certified

Highest Education Level

Research Assistants in State College, PA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

56.4%

Master's Degree

28.8%

Doctorate Degree

7.8%

Associate's Degree

2.7%

High School or GED

2.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

1.4%

Some College

0.5%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Research Assistants in State College, PA

4-6 years

19.2%

Less than 1 year

19.0%

None

15.3%

1-2 years

10.7%

10+ years

10.2%

2-4 years

9.3%

6-8 years

8.4%

8-10 years

7.7%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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