Part-Time Technical Service Lab Attendant-Cosgrove- Department of Biology -Cosgrove

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Penn State University Park Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 29, 2026 Last posted April 29, 2026
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology is looking for a part-time Technical Service Lab Attendant to work within the department of Cosgrove Lab for the 2026-27 academic year. This position will be under the supervision of Edward Wagner and duties include, but are not limited to, assisting faculty with routine teaching lab functions for the Biology Core Courses such as preparing lab materials/lab equipment, maintaining lab room and prep spaces, washing dishes and other duties as assigned. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include a completed online application form. Preference will be given to full-time registered Penn State students. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as needed.

 

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Summary

Assist faculty with lab prep, maintenance, and routine lab functions for biology courses

Job title

Part-Time Technical Service Lab Attendant-Cosgrove- Department of Biology

Experience level

student

Industry

education

Location requirements

Penn State University Park, on-site; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

lab supportequipment preparationlab maintenancecleaning

Preferred skills

Penn State student

Specializations

lab supportbiologyteaching labsprep work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

University Park, State College, PA, USA

On-site City