Part-time Research Assistant- Patterson Lab

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
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Standard laboratory organization
Basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments
Genotyping of transgenic mice
** Penn State University is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for the Patterson Lab, responsible for laboratory organization and assisting with molecular biology and biochemistry experiments. The position requires specific technical skills in laboratory practices, particularly in genotyping and biochemical analyses. **

Job Summary

  • The Patterson Lab is seeking a Part-Time Research Assistant to manage laboratory supplies and equipment, and assist with molecular biology and biochemistry experiments.
  • Responsibilities include performing genotyping of transgenic mice, PCR, gel electrophoresis, western blot analysis, RNA/DNA isolation, and quantitative real-time PCR.
  • The position requires up to 20 hours per week and involves manipulating raw data, performing statistical analyses, and creating figures for manuscripts.

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** Penn State University is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for the Patterson Lab, responsible for laboratory organization and assisting with molecular biology and biochemistry experiments. The position requires specific technical skills in laboratory practices, particularly in genotyping and biochemical analyses. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Standard laboratory organization
  • Basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments
  • Genotyping of transgenic mice
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • Gel electrophoresis of PCR products
  • Western blot analysis
  • Isolation of RNA and DNA
  • Quantitative real-time PCR
  • Manipulating raw data
  • Statistical analyses on data
  • Making figure quality images for manuscripts

Nice-to-have

  • General laboratory skills

Key Requirements

  • Experience in general laboratory skills
  • Experience in genotyping of transgenic mice
  • Experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis
  • Experience in standard biochemical analyses including western blot analysis, isolation of RNA, DNA, quantitative real-time PCR
  • Experience manipulating raw data, performing statistical analyses, and making figure quality images for manuscripts

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