Part Time - Biofuels - Research Assistant (BIORETS)

Part-Time Research AssistantThe 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 Greenhouse.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.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.