Part time lab assistant

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Selleck Laboratory is seeking part-time undergraduate researchers with an interest in genetics and cell biology related to neurodegenerative diseases. The position involves hands-on work in Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture cells, under training and supervision.

Successful candidates will work 20-40 hours during summer and about 20 hours per week starting in the Fall term, thrive in a team setting, and be willing to

Qualifications

• Undergraduate status seeking a part-time researcher.
• Interest in genetics and cell biology related to neurodegenerative disease.
• Willingness to learn and perform experimental techniques while training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Drosophila genetics experiments.
• Perform immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and tissue culture work.
• Coordinate experiments with other lab members on the same project.
• Commit to 20–40 hours in summer and ~20 hours/week in fall term.

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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 DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to hire several part-time undergraduate researchers for the Selleck Laboratory that areinterested 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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