Part-time Microbiology Research Assistant

Penn State Golf Courses

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
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Microbiological lab work
Molecular lab work
Bacterial culturing
** Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Microbiology Research Assistant for the Bletz Lab at University Park, Pennsylvania. The role involves assisting with microbiological and molecular lab work related to amphibian microbiomes, with opportunities for continued employment based on performance. **

Job Summary

  • The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate student(s) to assist with lab-based research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation on the role of protists in shaping the protective function of amphibian microbiomes.
  • The research assistant will work with graduate students in the lab to assist with carrying out microbiological and molecular lab work including bacterial culturing, protist culturing, interaction assays, DNA extraction and PCR.
  • The opening is for the Fall 2025 Semester with continuation into the spring and summer highly likely based on good performance.

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** Penn State Golf Courses is seeking a part-time Microbiology Research Assistant for the Bletz Lab at University Park, Pennsylvania. The role involves assisting with microbiological and molecular lab work related to amphibian microbiomes, with opportunities for continued employment based on performance. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Microbiological lab work
  • Molecular lab work
  • Bacterial culturing
  • Protist culturing
  • DNA extraction
  • PCR

Nice-to-have

  • Interaction assays
  • Sequencing

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate student

Work Rights

Not specified

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