Molecular Diagnostics Technician for Rapid Pathogen ID

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment to assist in testing and validating a novel rapid identification device for bacterial pathogens. The role focuses on wet bench molecular microbiology, including qPCR and ELISA, to determine specificity and selectivity.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor of Science degree with at least two years of hands-on experience in wet bench techniques, especially ELISA and immunological assays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; at least two years of hands-on wet bench molecular genetic techniques.
• Preference for ELISA experience and other immunological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen.
• Perform wet bench molecular techniques including qPCR and ELISA to assess specificity and selectivity.
• Contribute to NIH grant goals and prepare data for deployment in field settings.

Skills

wet bench molecular genetic techniques

ELISA

immunological techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment to assist in testing and validating a novel rapid identification device for bacterial pathogens. The role focuses on wet bench molecular microbiology, including qPCR and ELISA, to determine specificity and selectivity.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor of Science degree with at least two years of hands-on experience in wet bench techniques, especially ELISA and immunological assays.