Part-time Research Support

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Support member for the College of Medicine, Mills lab. The role involves contributing to stem cell recruitment studies in tumorigenesis and supporting molecular analyses.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in molecular or cell biology with 8–10 years of lab experience, including hands-on mouse colony work and a proven record of presenting and publishing scientific findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in molecular or cell biology or related field is required.
• 8–10 years laboratory experience in cell biology research.
• Track record of presenting and publishing scientific findings.
• At least 2 years of experience working with mouse colonies for research, including handling, propagation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies focused on recruitment of stem cells in tumorigenesis and signaling mechanisms in programs like paligenosis.
• Assist with mouse breeding to sustain colonies for these experiments.
• Harvest and prepare tissue for mRNA, protein, and histological analyses.

Skills

Cell biology

Mouse handling

Scientific communication

Laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular or cell biology

Job description

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 College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine, Mills lab is seeking applicants for part-time job of Research Support.

Job duties to include:

• Conduct studies focused on recruitment of stem cells in tumorigenesis, including investigating the signaling mechanisms that are involved in how cells change state in programs such as paligenosis
• Assist with mouse breeding to sustain colonies for these experiments
• Harvest and prepare tissue for mRNA, protein, and histological analyses

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in molecular or cell biology, or related field
• 8-10 years laboratory experience working in cell biology research
• Record of experience presenting and publishing scientific findings
• At least 2 years of experience working with mouse colonies for research, including handling, propagation, and maintenance

Schedule:

• Up to 24 hrs/week
• Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend hours
• [List anticipated hours per week and any other schedule expectations, as applicable]

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $16.00.

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