A Research Assistant assists with a research program or project. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. Typically conduct research under the guidance of senior researchers or professors. These roles are often held by undergraduate or graduate students pursuing degrees in relevant fields, or individuals with relevant work experience.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Central Pennsylvania Research and Teaching Laboratory for Biofuels (CPRTLB) is looking to hire part-time research assistants to assist with metabolic engineering of industrial hemp. Job Duties Preparation of tissue culture media, growth hormones and culture of explants under sterile conditions . Assist with DNA, RNA and Protein isolation. Routine upkeep of the laboratory and Greehouse. Collect, analyze data and involve in publishing papers as co- authors. Assist with working on cancer cell lines and engineering cannabinoid pathway genes in E.Coli. Assist PI and Director of the laboratory with other duties as assigned.
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