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Penn State Harrisburg

Part Time - Biofuels - Research Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Middletown, PA (Remote)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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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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REQ_0000054911 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 .

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. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Middletown, PA