Part-time Research Assistant - Shalev Lab

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Hybrid
Rna and dna isolation
Cell separation
Telomere length analysis
Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan

Job Summary

  • Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan.
  • The part-time position is for a Research Technologist to assist Dr. Shalev with laboratory assays and processing samples in multiple ongoing studies, conduct inventory of lab supplies, maintain participant database and assist with other administrative laboratory procedures.
  • Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Matching Summary

Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • RNA and DNA isolation
  • cell separation
  • telomere length analysis
  • gene expression
  • immune and hormone assays
  • laboratory assays and processing samples

Nice-to-have

  • excellent interpersonal skills
  • organizational skills
  • ability to work with a team
  • manage multiple simultaneous tasks
  • attention to detail

Key Requirements

  • at least one year of experience in a wet-lab
  • expertise in DNA and RNA extractions
  • qPCR analysis
  • knowledge in statistical software (SPSS, SAS, R)

Work Rights

Not specified

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