Undergraduate Lab Assistant

Undergraduate Lab Assistant

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Position Information

Posting Number:	20260052V
Position Title:	Undergraduate Lab Assistant
Posting Type	Student
Hours/week:	>20 hours p/week
Eligibility:	Work study preferred but open to all students
Semester	2026-2027 Academic Year
Location	Drosdick Hall
Detailed Work Schedule
Number of positions:	2
Department:	202-Civil and Environmental Engineering
Contact Name:	Dr. Erica Forgione
Contact Phone/Extension:	610-519-4960

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:	An undergraduate student is needed to assist in microplastics analysis under the supervision of Dr. Kelly Good and Dr. Erica Forgione. The student will use a visual microscope to count and categorize particles. Data will be collected and analyzed via Microsoft Excel, R script, Lab Archives, and One Drive. Additional hands-on laboratory soils analysis may also be completed.
Requirements:	Student must b e able to conduct meticulous, repetitive work that requires high levels of precision. Experience with Microsoft Excel and coding required; R script and previous research experience preferred.
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Physical Demands Summary:
Wage Rate:	$13.00

Posting Detail Information

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Open Until Filled	Yes

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