Part-Time Molecular Diagnostics Research Technician

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment in the College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine. The role involves using molecular microbiological techniques, especially quantitative PCR and ELISA, to test a novel device for pathogen identification.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science degree and have two years' experience in relevant techniques. The starting pay is $19.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience in wet bench molecular genetic techniques with preference for ELISA and immunological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Help test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen.
• Determine specificity and selectivity of a novel lateral flow device.

Skills

Wet bench molecular genetic techniques

Quantitative PCR

ELISA

Immunological techniques

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment in the College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine. The role involves using molecular microbiological techniques, especially quantitative PCR and ELISA, to test a novel device for pathogen identification.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science degree and have two years' experience in relevant techniques. The starting pay is $19.00 per hour.