Part Time Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; 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, to help test and validate a rapid identification device for a novel bacterial pathogen.

The role involves wet bench molecular techniques such as qPCR and ELISA to determine specificity and selectivity, contributing to NIH-funded project milestones and potential field deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required; at least two years of wet bench molecular genetics experience.
• Preference for ELISA and other immunological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform wet bench molecular techniques including qPCR and ELISA to evaluate the device.
• Test and validate rapid identification device under NIH grant goals.
• Maintain accurate lab records and assist with data collection for reporting.

Skills

Wet bench techniques

ELISA

Quantitative PCR

Education

Bachelor of Science

Tools

qPCR instruments

ELISA readers

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 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 is 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.

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