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Penn State University's Shalev Lab is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ongoing studies related to biological embedding of stress and aging. The ideal candidate should have wet-lab experience, particularly in DNA and RNA extraction, and must demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Job Summary
The part-time position is for a Research Technologist to assist Dr. Shalev with laboratory assays and processing samples in multiple ongoing studies, conduct inventory of lab supplies, maintain participant database and assist with other administrative laboratory procedures.
Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan.
Technologies used in the lab include RNA and DNA isolation from human tissues, cell separation, telomere length analysis, gene expression, immune and hormone assays.
Matching Summary
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Penn State University's Shalev Lab is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ongoing studies related to biological embedding of stress and aging. The ideal candidate should have wet-lab experience, particularly in DNA and RNA extraction, and must demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
wet-lab experience
interpersonal skills
organizational skills
work with a team
manage multiple tasks
attention to detail
Nice-to-have
DNA and RNA extractions
qPCR analysis
statistical software knowledge
Key Requirements
at least one year of experience working in a wet-lab