Biofuels Research Assistant — Metabolic Engineering

The Pennsylvania State University

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is looking for part-time research assistants to support metabolic engineering of industrial hemp. Duties include preparing tissue culture media, assisting with DNA and RNA isolation, and conducting routine laboratory upkeep. Collaborators will also help analyze data and publish research as co-authors.

The role emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants have equal employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation of tissue culture media and growth hormones.
  • Assist with DNA, RNA, and protein isolation.
  • Routine upkeep of the laboratory and greenhouse.
  • Collect and analyze data, co-author papers.
  • Work with cancer cell lines and cannabinoid pathway genes.

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is looking for part-time research assistants to support metabolic engineering of industrial hemp. Duties include preparing tissue culture media, assisting with DNA and RNA isolation, and conducting routine laboratory upkeep. Collaborators will also help analyze data and publish research as co-authors.

The role emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all qualified applicants have equal employment opportunities.

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