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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Patterson Lab is looking to hire a part-time research assistant. The position will include responsibility for standard laboratory organization of laboratory supplies and equipment as well as assisting with basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments. The position also requires experience in: 1) general laboratory skills: 2) the genotyping of transgenic mice; 3) experience with polymerase chair reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis of PCR products; and 4) experience in standard biochemical analyses including western blot analysis, isolation of RNA, DNA, quantitative real-time PCR and general laboratory skills, and 5) manipulating raw data, preform statistical analyses on the data, and make figure quality images for manuscripts for research undertaken by our laboratory.
The position will require up to 20 hours per week. Please upload a cover letter outlining your experience and training suitable for this position, and a resume/CV that includes a list of 3 references. References will not be contacted unless you are considered qualified for this position.
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About Penn State University
The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University is an integral part of one of the leading research universities in the nation. ARL-Penn State supports national security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life through Education; Scientific discovery; Technology demonstration; and Transition to application. As a designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), ARL-Penn State conducts essential research, development, and systems engineering in support of our nations priorities free from conflict of interest or competition with commercial industry.
What you'll do
- The part-time research assistant will be responsible for standard laboratory organization and assisting with basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments. This includes managing laboratory supplies and equipment, as well as conducting various analyses and experiments.
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