Part-Time Research Assistant (Harvatine Lab)

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

Job summary

A major research university is seeking part-time research assistants for its Animal Nutritional Physiology group. Responsibilities include performing various laboratory assays, preparing samples for analysis, and assisting with research tasks involving dairy cows. Training will be provided, with flexible hours ranging from 5 to 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory assays is essential.
• Knowledge of RNA/DNA extraction and PCR analysis is preferred.
• Ability to organize materials and assist with animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory assays for animal nutritional studies.
• Prepare samples for analysis and organize research materials.
• Assist with feeding and sample collection from dairy cows.

Skills

Laboratory assays

RNA/DNA extraction

PCR analysis

Sample preparation

Job description

Application Instructions

• Current Penn State employee—apply through Workday.
• Current Penn State student—apply through Workday.
• External applicant—click "Apply" and complete external process.

Job Description and Position Requirements

Animal Nutritional Physiology research group seeks part‑time research assistants.

Duties include laboratory assays (colorimetric plasma assays, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR analysis), preparing samples for fatty acid analysis, organizing materials, and assisting with feeding and collecting samples from dairy cows.

Training provided. Hours negotiable from 5 to 24 h per week.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment requires successful completion of background check(s) per University policies.

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