Lab Prep Crew - Rittenhouse
Part-timePenn State University
State College, PAPart-timePosted 6mo agoStill listed today
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Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, is hiring a Lab Prep Crew member for the 2026–2027 academic year. The role supports faculty with routine teaching-lab functions for Biology Core Courses, including preparing materials and equipment and maintaining lab spaces. Applicants must be full-time registered Penn State students. The position is supervised by Jennifer Rittenhouse.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
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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.
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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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Eberly College of Science, Department of Biology, has a part-time opening for a Lab Prep Crew member to work within the department of Biology for the 2026–2027 academic year. This position will be under the supervision of Jennifer Rittenhouse, 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 and lab equipment, maintaining lab rooms and prep spaces, washing dishes and other duties as assigned. Applications must be submitted electronically with a resume and cover letter. Positions will be given to full-time registered Penn State students. Applications will be received on an ongoing basis and reviewed as the need arises.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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EEO IS THE LAW 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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 748 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$19–26/hr356 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 37 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 748 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Penn Medicine7 open
- Geisinger6 open
- Penn State Health4 open
- Experience
- Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (237 postings).
- Education
- 15 of the 748 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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