Part time lab assistant

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking several part-time undergraduate researchers to contribute to genetics and cell biology studies of neurodegenerative diseases. This is an experimental research position involving Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture work.

Success candidates will work 20-40 hours during the summer and about 20 hours per week once the Fall term begins, collaborating with others on the project and

Qualifications

• Undergraduates sought for genetics and cell biology research on neurodegenerative diseases.
• Roles include Drosophila genetics and tissue work; training provided.
• Ability to coordinate experiments with others and learn independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Drosophila genetics experiments for the project.
• Practice immunohistochemistry on tissue samples.
• Operate confocal microscopy and assist with tissue culture work.
• Collaborate with team members and share techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Mentorship

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Drosophila genetics

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Tissue culture

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to hire several part‑time undergraduate researchers for the Selleck Laboratory that are interested in genetics and cell biological research of neurodegenerative diseases. This is an experimental research position that involves Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry of tissues, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture cell work looking at cell biological markers of autophagosome and lysosome function. Successful candidate will be expected to work 20-40 yours during the summer and 20- hours/week once the Fall term begins. Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating experiments with others participating in the same overall project is essential. Candidates must be eager to learn, work independently after successful training and be willing to instruct others in skills they have mastered.

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