Part Time Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technician for a 3-month assignment to assist in testing and validating a novel rapid identification device for bacterial pathogens. The role focuses on wet bench molecular microbiology, including qPCR and ELISA, to determine specificity and selectivity.

Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor of Science degree with at least two years of hands-on experience in wet bench techniques, especially ELISA and immunological assays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required; at least two years of hands-on wet bench molecular genetic techniques.
• Preference for ELISA experience and other immunological techniques.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen.
• Perform wet bench molecular techniques including qPCR and ELISA to assess specificity and selectivity.
• Contribute to NIH grant goals and prepare data for deployment in field settings.

Skills

wet bench molecular genetic techniques

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 is a position needed to fulfill the goals of a recently awarded NIH grant and is critical as an antecedent for deploying the device in field settings.

Qualifications

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

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

Background Checks

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

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