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The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support animal nutritional physiology research, involving laboratory work, dairy nutrition experiments, and sample collection. Candidates will assist in laboratory assays and other related tasks, with flexible hours ranging from 5 to 24 per week, and training provided.
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Job Summary
The Animal Nutritional Physiology research group is seeking part-time research assistants to support laboratory work and dairy nutrition experiments.
Duties include assisting with and conducting laboratory assays such as colorimetric plasma assays, RNA and DNA extraction, PCR analysis, and preparing samples for fatty acid analysis.
Hours are negotiable from 5 to 24 hours per week, with training provided for all activities.
Matching Summary
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The Bordenstein Lab at Penn State University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support animal nutritional physiology research, involving laboratory work, dairy nutrition experiments, and sample collection. Candidates will assist in laboratory assays and other related tasks, with flexible hours ranging from 5 to 24 per week, and training provided.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Laboratory assays
RNA and DNA extraction
PCR analysis
Fatty acid analysis
Dairy cow sample collection
Nice-to-have
Interest in animal nutrition
Willingness to learn new techniques
Key Requirements
Must be a current Penn State employee or student, or external applicant