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Part-Time Lab Support-Engineering

Penn State University
United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 25 Nov 2025

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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

Engineering Support – Part-time

The Pennsylvania State University, the Altoona College, invites applications for a part-time position to provide laboratory support for our Rail Transportation Engineering program beginning in January 2026. The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, maintaining teaching and research laboratory equipment, maintaining inventory of supplies, maintaining a safe working environment, and the supervision of undergraduates using the lab. About 20 hours of time spent in the laboratory area per week is expected. The position requires at least a bachelors in some type of engineering. Preference will be given to applicants with degrees in Rail Transportation Engineering or Civil Engineering. Applicants must be approved to begin working by January, 2026. The hourly rate is between $25-30 per hour.

Applicants should submit a letter of application establishing their qualifications, a current curriculum vitae, transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of an interview), and the names and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin as soon as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled.

For additional information about the Rail Transportation Engineering program at Penn State Altoona, please visit https://altoona.psu.edu/academics/bachelors-degrees/rail-transportation-engineering

More information about Penn State Altoona and its surrounding area may be found at http://www.altoona.psu.edu/

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

 

 

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