Part-time research support

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

Job summary

Penn State University invites applications for a part-time temporary position in the Kamal laboratory, Center of Orthopedic Research and Translational Science, Department of Orthopedics, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA. The role emphasizes basic microtome sectioning and immunohistochemistry, with additional familiarity in animal dissection, PCR, Western blotting, and basic cell culture.

Up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic microtome sectioning and immunohistochemistry.
• Additional experience with animal dissection and basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, western blot).
• Basic cell culture skills are a plus.

Skills

Microtome sectioning

Immunohistochemistry

Animal dissection

PCR

Western blot

Cell culture

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A part-time temporary position is available in the Kamal laboratory in the Center of Orthopedic Research and Translational Science at the Department of Orthopedics, Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. Position requires experience primarily with basic microtome sectioning and immunohistochemistry skills. Additional experience with animal dissection, basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, western blotting), and basic cell culture skills is a plus. Position will be up to 20 hours per week.

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