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Lab Assistant

Pennsylvania State University

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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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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 Lasse Jensen group in the Chemistry Department is seeking an applicant to work as a Researcher during Summer, 2025. In this position, the Researcher will gain exposure to, and training in, activities involving the chemistry of lipid membrane assembly in the presence of coacervates. The successful applicant must have prior experience in this area. To apply, please submit a cover letter and a resume. 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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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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