Part Time - Biofuels - Research Assistant

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

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 Central Pennsylvania Research and Teaching Laboratory for Biofuels (CPRTLB) is looking to hire part-time research assistants to assist with metabolic engineering of industrial hemp.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Duties

• Preparation of tissue culture media, growth hormones and culture of explants under sterile conditions.
• Assist with DNA, RNA and Protein isolation.
• Routine upkeep of the laboratory and Greehouse.
• Collect, analyze data and involve in publishing papers as co- authors.
• Assist with working on cancer cell lines and engineering cannabinoid pathway genes in E.Coli.
• Assist PI and Director of the laboratory with other duties as assigned.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Middletown, PA