Part-time Microbiology Research Assistant

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Bacterial culturing experience
Protist culturing skills
Dna extraction proficiency
Penn State University is seeking a part-time Microbiology Research Assistant to support lab-based research on amphibian microbiomes. The position is ideal for undergraduate students who will assist with various microbiological and molecular lab tasks, with potential for continuation into the following semesters

Job Summary

  • The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate students to assist with research on protists and amphibian microbiomes funded by the Morris Animal Foundation.
  • Responsibilities include performing bacterial and protist culturing, interaction assays, DNA extraction, PCR, and sequencing under the guidance of graduate students.
  • The position is for the Fall 2025 Semester with a high likelihood of continuation into spring and summer based on performance.

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Penn State University is seeking a part-time Microbiology Research Assistant to support lab-based research on amphibian microbiomes. The position is ideal for undergraduate students who will assist with various microbiological and molecular lab tasks, with potential for continuation into the following semesters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • bacterial culturing experience
  • protist culturing skills
  • DNA extraction proficiency
  • PCR technique knowledge
  • microbiology lab work

Nice-to-have

  • undergraduate student status
  • collaborative team environment
  • long-term semester commitment

Key Requirements

  • Current Penn State undergraduate student
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Enrollment in Fall 2025 Semester

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