Kit Assembly Associate - Temporary in Princeton, New Jersey at Princeton University

Department Astrophysical Sciences
Category Academic Administration
Job Type Temporary

Overview

The Space Physics Group in the Department of Astrophysical Sciences is seeking a Kit Assembly Associate to prepare kits and to manage inventory. The kits are on topics related to the NASA IMAP science mission described below.

This is a part-time, temporary summer job on Princeton University’s campus. The schedule will be approximately 20-25 hours per week during weekday business hours. The hourly compensation for this role ranges from $17 to $18, commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. In your cover letter, please provide the following information:

• A short description of your qualifications and why you are interested in this position
• Highlight prior STEM teaching experience, if applicable
• Please provide your preferred start date and end date within the following dates: May 26 – August 31, 2026

About IMAP

Launched in 2025, NASA’s Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) explores our solar neighborhood by decoding particles from the Sun and beyond our cosmic shield. The spacecraft carries 10 cutting-edge instruments and orbits about one million miles from Earth toward the Sun, allowing it to study the boundary of the Solar System and provide warnings of harmful radiation.

About IMAP Outreach

IMAP Outreach engages community organizations across the country through themed educational activities and communications.

Responsibilities

The Kit Assembly Associate will work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to assemble and prepare outreach kits by interpreting packing lists, organizing scientific materials and technical components, and ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to shipment.

Responsibilities also include inventory management and supply tracking using Excel, restocking materials, monitoring inventory levels, and supporting packing, labeling, and shipping operations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to perform technical assembly tasks accurately and efficiently are essential.
• Experience using Excel is required.
• Must be able to lift 30 lb boxes.
• Willingness to learn project management software to track tasks (Basecamp)
• Bachelor’s degree or certificate and experience in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Education preferred.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours
0.00

Eligible for Overtime
Yes

Benefits Eligible
No

Probationary Period
N/A

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)
No

Physical Capacity Exam Required
No

Valid Drivers License Required
No

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Salary Range
$17.00 Minimum Hourly Rate