Biofuels Research Assistant: Hemp Metabolic Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time research assistants for its Central Pennsylvania Research and Teaching Laboratory for Biofuels. Responsibilities include preparing tissue culture media, assisting in DNA and protein isolation, and maintaining laboratory conditions.

Ideal candidates should have a foundational understanding of metabolic engineering and will participate in data collection and analysis for research publications. The role requires attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing scientific work.

Qualifications

• Experience in metabolic engineering principles.
• Ability to prepare tissue culture media and growth hormones.
• Basic knowledge of DNA, RNA, and protein isolation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue culture media and hormones under sterile conditions.
• Assist with DNA, RNA, and protein isolation.
• Maintain laboratory and greenhouse facilities.
• Collect and analyze data for research papers.
• Work on cancer cell lines and engineering genes in E. coli.
• Support the PI and lab director with various tasks.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking part-time research assistants for its Central Pennsylvania Research and Teaching Laboratory for Biofuels. Responsibilities include preparing tissue culture media, assisting in DNA and protein isolation, and maintaining laboratory conditions.

Ideal candidates should have a foundational understanding of metabolic engineering and will participate in data collection and analysis for research publications. The role requires attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing scientific work.