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Part time lab assistant

Penn State University
Penn State University Park, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 26 May 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 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology seeks to hire several part-time undergraduate researchers for the Selleck Laboratory that are interested in genetics and cell biological research of neurodegenerative diseases.  

This is an experimental research position that involves Drosophila genetics, immunohistochemistry of tissues, confocal microscopy, and human tissue culture cell work looking at cell biological markers of autophagosome and lysosome function.  

Successful candidate will be expected to work 20-40 yours during the summer and 20- hours/week once the Fall term begins.

 Ability to work in a team setting, coordinating experiments with others participating in the same overall project is essential.  

Candidates must be eager to learn, work independently after successful training and be willing to instruct others in skills they have mastered.

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

 

 

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