Part-Time Lab Research Support in Virology

Penn State; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Support position in the Martins Lab within the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. The role supports laboratory research on avian viruses, diagnostics, pathogenesis, and vaccine development.

Duties include assisting with cell culture, embryonated eggs, virus inoculation and neutralization, ELISA, nucleic acid purification, and PCR; plus equipment cleaning, decontamination, and stock organization, all following

Qualifications

• Experience with classical and molecular virology laboratory activities.
• Proficiency with ELISA, PCR, and nucleic acid purification.
• Ability to handle virology experiments and SOP-compliant lab practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory research focusing on avian viruses, diagnostics, pathogenesis, and vaccine development.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment; perform decontamination and media preparation; organize supplies.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Molecular virology

Cell culture

Virus inoculation

ELISA

Nucleic acid purification

PCR

Job description

Penn State University Park invites applications for a part-time Research Support position in the Martins Lab within the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences. The role supports laboratory research on avian viruses, diagnostics, pathogenesis, and vaccine development.

Duties include assisting with cell culture, embryonated eggs, virus inoculation and neutralization, ELISA, nucleic acid purification, and PCR; plus equipment cleaning, decontamination, and stock organization, all following