Undergrad Research Assistant — Neurodegeneration & Genetics Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking several part-time undergraduate researchers to contribute to genetics and cell biology studies of neurodegenerative diseases. This is an experimental research position involving Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture work.

Success candidates will work 20-40 hours during the summer and about 20 hours per week once the Fall term begins, collaborating with others on the project and

Qualifications

• Undergraduates sought for genetics and cell biology research on neurodegenerative diseases.
• Roles include Drosophila genetics and tissue work; training provided.
• Ability to coordinate experiments with others and learn independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Drosophila genetics experiments for the project.
• Practice immunohistochemistry on tissue samples.
• Operate confocal microscopy and assist with tissue culture work.
• Collaborate with team members and share techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Mentorship

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

Drosophila genetics

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Tissue culture

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University in Pennsylvania is seeking several part-time undergraduate researchers to contribute to genetics and cell biology studies of neurodegenerative diseases. This is an experimental research position involving Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture work.

Success candidates will work 20-40 hours during the summer and about 20 hours per week once the Fall term begins, collaborating with others on the project and