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Part-Time Research Assistant- Patterson Lab

Penn State University
Penn State University Park, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026

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 Patterson Lab is looking to hire a Part-Time Research Assistant. The position will include responsibility for standard laboratory organization of laboratory supplies and equipment as well as assisting with basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments. The position also requires experience in: 1) general laboratory skills: 2) the genotyping of transgenic mice; 3) experience with polymerase chair reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis of PCR products; and 4) experience in standard biochemical analyses including western blot analysis, isolation of RNA, DNA, quantitative real-time PCR and general laboratory skills, and 5) manipulating raw data, performing statistical analyses on the data, and making figure quality images for manuscripts for research undertaken by our laboratory.

The position will require up to 20 hours per week. Please upload a cover letter outlining your experience and training suitable for this position, and a resume/CV that includes a list of 3 references. References will not be contacted unless you are considered qualified for this position.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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