Part Time Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

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

Job Description

The College of Medicine Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine is seeking applicants for a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment working 40 hours a week to help test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen.

The position involves wet bench molecular microbiological techniques, particularly quantitative PCR, enzyme-linked immune sorbent assays (ELISA) and other immunological assays, to determine the specificity and selectivity of a novel lateral flow device. This position is needed to fulfill the goals of a recently awarded NIH grant and is critical as an antecedent for deploying the device in field settings.

Preferred Qualifications

The applicant should have a Bachelors of Science degree and at least two years’ experience in wet bench molecular genetic techniques with particular preference for experience with ELISA and other immunological techniques.

Compensation

The starting rate for this job is $19.00 an hour.

Background Checks and Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Remote Work Policy

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.

EEO Statement

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