Part-time research support

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is offering a part-time temporary position in the Kamal laboratory within the Center of Orthopedic Research and Translational Science, Department of Orthopedics, Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The role focuses on microtome sectioning and immunohistochemistry with additional experience in dissection and basic molecular biology being advantageous.

The position is up to 20 hours per week, supporting ongoing research in orthopedic translational science.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform microtome sectioning and immunohistochemistry.
• Contribute to laboratory tasks as needed within the Kamal Laboratory.
• Work up to 20 hours per week in a part-time temporary role.

Skills

Microtome sectioning

Immunohistochemistry

Animal dissection

PCR

Western blotting

Cell culture

Job description

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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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