Watershed Science Research Assistant
Part-timePenn State University
University Park, PAPart-timePosted 1y agoStill listed today
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The Department of Ecosystem Science and Management seeks a Watershed Science Research Assistant to support water-quality laboratory and field work. The role includes sample preparation, sensor maintenance and installation, and data collection. Duties may also include data analysis, data entry, and GIS analyses. Field work can involve long days, carrying heavy objects over uneven terrain, and working in adverse conditions.
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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 Department of Ecosystem Science and Management is seeking candidates who will perform a range of duties including water quality laboratory analysis, sample preparation like filtering, and cleaning lab dishware. Field work ranging from routine sensor maintenance, data downloads, and sensor installation, often requiring long days in the field, carrying heavy objects on uneven terrain, and working in adverse conditions. Duties could also include detailed data analysis, data entry, and GIS analyses.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
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How this job compares
Set against the 681 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$47–60K/yr84 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$12–16/hr38 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 78 open Research Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania and 681 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Experience
- Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (152 postings).
- Education
- 187 of the 681 open Research Assistant jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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