Part-Time Research Assistant - Shalev Lab
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 here, apply internally through Workday.
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.
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 Department of Biobehavioral Health seeks a candidate for a position as Research Support to work with Dr. Idan Shalev. Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan. Technologies used in the lab include RNA and DNA isolation from human tissues, cell separation, telomere length analysis, gene expression, immune and hormone assays.
The part-time position is for a Research Technologist to assist Dr. Shalev with laboratory assays and processing samples in multiple ongoing studies, conduct inventory of lab supplies, maintain participant database and assist with other administrative laboratory procedures.
All candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work with a team. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and attention to detail are essential.
Minimum requirements are at least one year of experience working in a wet-lab.
Preference will be given for candidates with expertise in DNA and RNA extractions from multiple tissues, and qPCR analysis, and ideally knowledge in statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R).
To apply, send a cover letter, C.V., and the contact information for three professional references to Dr. Idan Shalev, Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health, via email to ius14@psu.edu. Please indicate “Research Support vacancy” in the subject line of email correspondence. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
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.
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.
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Penn State College of Medicine is hiring a Business Analyst to lead administrative data warehousing, BI/dashboard development, and process improvement initiatives across academic and operational units.
Support BIRES' communications by producing social content, interviewing campus stakeholders, photographing events, and expanding the Institute’s presence on LinkedIn and Instagram.
TTI is hiring an Assistant Research Scientist to lead applied road user safety research, manage projects and proposals, and translate findings into real-world safety improvements.
Serve as a Projects Officer/Grants Specialist at NYU to manage complex pre-award proposals and non-financial post-award sponsored research activities while advising faculty and coordinating with sponsor and campus stakeholders.
AECOM is hiring an Archaeologist II to perform field investigations, prepare technical reports, and support cultural resources compliance on projects across Southern California from the Los Angeles or San Diego office.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop in situ diagnostics and process methods for energetic materials formulation and manufacturing.
Undergraduate bilingual Research Assistant (Chinese Simplified & Traditional) needed to support community-based recruitment and outreach for a School of Nursing study at UT Austin.
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring a Medical Standards Research Coordinator to research clinical literature and CMS guidance, develop medical policies, and maintain coverage documentation for the health plan.
Lead global evidence-modelling efforts at AbbVie to develop HTA-ready health economic models, evidence synthesis, and pricing/reimbursement strategy.
St. Jude is hiring a Medical Lab Scientist to perform and report core laboratory testing on the evening shift, ensuring accurate results, adherence to quality standards, and reliable equipment/inventory management.
Experienced RN Clinical Research Coordinator to autonomously coordinate oncology clinical trials, manage regulatory and data processes, and ensure participant safety and protocol compliance.
Provide hands-on archival support at the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History as a part-time Research and Collections Student Assistant performing scanning, cataloging, data entry, and collection handling on UT Austin's main campus.
Brookings Economic Studies is seeking Research Assistants to provide quantitative analysis, literature synthesis, and publication support for policy-focused economic research projects.
Penn State's Department of Economics seeks part-time Research Assistants for Fall 2025 to support faculty research activities at the University Park campus.
Senior laboratory researcher role at St. Jude’s Klco Lab supporting tissue culture, molecular assays, xenograft model maintenance, data analysis, and scientific communication in pediatric myeloid malignancy research.
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
