Lab Assistant

Job Description And Position Requirements

The Chemistry Department is seeking applicants to work as Researchers in the Eric Nacsa group during Fall, 2025. In these positions, the Researchers will gain exposure to, and training in, the development of synthetic organic methods leveraging light-promoted strategies. The successful applicants must have prior experience in this area.

Application Instructions

• CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. 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. Do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• If you are NOT a current employee or student: Click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

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 Statement

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.

Additional Information

• For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
• Click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
• Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.

University Policies

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive.