Research Assistant Jobs in University Park, PA

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Part-Time Research Assistant - Grab Lab

University Park, PA
5 days ago

University Park, PA
5 days ago

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

Part-Time Lab and Field Research Assistant

University Park, PA
13 days ago

University Park, PA
13 days 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....

Part-Time Frog Research Assistant

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

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

University Park, PA Remote Job 1 DAYS AGO 21846017 Summary University Park, PA Remote Job Competitive Salary 0 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commisssion 20.00 hours per week / Day Shift...

Part-Time Research Assistant, Empathy and Moral Psychology Lab

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

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

You will also act as a research assistant in the Empathy and Moral Psychology Lab, assisting with research, organization, data collection and team coordination tasks Review of applicants will begin...

Part-time Research Assistant- Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Rosa lab ( in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at The Pennsylvania State University seeks to hire part-time research assistants...

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

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

State College, PA (1 mile from University Park, PA)
20 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...

Education Policy Studies/Penn State Law Undergraduate Research Assistant

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

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

Maria Lewis, Associate Professor in Education Policy Studies and Affiliate Law Faculty with Penn State Law is looking to hire one or more undergraduate research assistants to work on research projects...

Part-time Botany Research Assistant

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

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

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS This research assistant position will assist Dr. Eric Burkhart....

Student Research Assistant

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

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

The research assistant works collaboratively with the staff in the Office of Leadership Programs....

Part-Time Research Assistant- Landscape Contracting - Margaret Hoffman

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

University Park, PA
30+ 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...

Part Time - Psychology - Research Assistants

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

University Park, PA
30+ 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...

Part-Time Undergraduate Research Assistant- Ecosystem Science and Management

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to assist with monitoring bluebird boxes, conducting behavioral...

Part-Time Research Assistant - Sweetman Aquatic Ecology Lab

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

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

Part-Time Research Assistant - Sweetman Aquatic Ecology Lab Penn State in University Park, PA Apply Now Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Posted: 08/27/2025 Category: Laboratory and Research Job Number: REQ_....

Undergraduate Research Assistant

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

University Park, PA
30+ days ago

Undergraduate research assistants will learn the principles of experimental design and applied research in one of the most promising fields of production agriculture. Please contact Dr....

Part-Time Research Assistant Positions Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

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

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

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

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Salary for Research Assistant Jobs in University Park, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Research Assistant positions.

OSHA Certified

Highest Education Level

Research Assistants in University Park, PA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

56.2%

Master's Degree

29.0%

Doctorate Degree

7.9%

Associate's Degree

2.7%

High School or GED

2.4%

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 University Park, 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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