Part-Time Research Technologist—Molecular Microbiology

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

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.