Part Time - Biofuels - Research Assistant (mgr)

Bordenstein Lab

Penn State Harrisburg, USA
On-site
Tissue culture media preparation
Dna, rna and protein isolation
Laboratory and greenhouse upkeep
The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support metabolic engineering projects involving industrial hemp. The role includes preparing lab materials, assisting with DNA/RNA isolation, and contributing to research publications while working under sterile conditions

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Responsibilities include preparation of tissue culture media, DNA/RNA/Protein isolation, laboratory upkeep, data collection and analysis, and assisting with cancer cell line work.
  • The role also involves engineering cannabinoid pathway genes in E.Coli and assisting the Principal Investigator and Director with other assigned duties.

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The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support metabolic engineering projects involving industrial hemp. The role includes preparing lab materials, assisting with DNA/RNA isolation, and contributing to research publications while working under sterile conditions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • tissue culture media preparation
  • DNA, RNA and Protein isolation
  • laboratory and Greenhouse upkeep
  • data collection and analysis
  • cancer cell line work
  • engineering cannabinoid pathway genes

Nice-to-have

  • co-authoring publications
  • assisting PI and Director

Key Requirements

  • Part-time position

Work Rights

Not specified

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