Part Time Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

Job Description

The College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine, is seeking a Research Technician for a 3‑month assignment, working 40 hours a week, to help test and validate a new device for rapid identification of a novel bacterial pathogen.

The position involves wet‑bench molecular microbiological techniques, particularly quantitative PCR, enzyme‑linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) and other immunological assays, to determine the specificity and selectivity of a novel lateral flow device. This role is essential to the goals of a recently awarded NIH grant and to deploy the device in field settings.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

• Bachelor of Science degree and at least two years of experience in wet‑bench molecular genetic techniques.
• Preference for experience with ELISA and other immunological techniques.

The starting rate for this job is $19.00 per hour.

Employment with the University requires successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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