Part-time Amphibian Disease & Microbiome Research Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, PA, US
Hybrid
Dna extraction experience
Pcr technique proficiency
Next generation sequencing
Penn State University is seeking a part-time Amphibian Disease & Microbiome Research Assistant to support experimental research focused on amphibian immune development and disease resistance. The position is aimed at undergraduate students and will involve hands-on laboratory work, including animal care and molecular techniques

Job Summary

  • The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate students to assist with experimental research on conditions affecting immune development and disease resistance in amphibians.
  • The role involves hands-on work including setting up experiments, sampling amphibians, maintaining terrariums, and performing molecular methods like DNA extraction and PCR.
  • This position is open for the spring 2025 semester with a high likelihood of continuation into the summer based on performance.

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Penn State University is seeking a part-time Amphibian Disease & Microbiome Research Assistant to support experimental research focused on amphibian immune development and disease resistance. The position is aimed at undergraduate students and will involve hands-on laboratory work, including animal care and molecular techniques.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • DNA extraction experience
  • PCR technique proficiency
  • Next generation sequencing
  • Amphibian animal care
  • Microbe culturing skills

Nice-to-have

  • Undergraduate student status
  • Graduate student collaboration
  • Spring 2025 semester availability
  • Interest in immunology
  • Willingness to continue into summer

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State undergraduate student
  • Internal Workday application required for employees/students
  • External application process for non-staff applicants

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