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Part Time - Biofuels - Research Assistant (BIORETS)

Penn State University
Penn State Harrisburg, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Oct 2025

About the role

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

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 Central Pennsylvania Research and Teaching Laboratory for Biofuels (CPRTLB) is looking to hire part-time research assistants to assist with metabolic engineering of industrial hemp.

Job Duties

  • Preparation of tissue culture media, growth hormones and culture of explants under sterile conditions .
  • Assist with DNA, RNA and Protein isolation.
  • Routine upkeep of the laboratory and Greehouse.
  • Collect, analyze data and involve in publishing papers as co- authors.
  • Assist with working on cancer cell lines and engineering cannabinoid pathway genes in E.Coli.
  • Assist PI and Director of the laboratory with other duties as assigned.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

 

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