Part Time - Student (Undergraduate) - Tsotakos Lab Research Associate (2026-2027)
Part-timePenn State University
Harrisburg, PAPart-timePosted 2mo agoStill listed today
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The Tsotakos Lab at Penn State Harrisburg seeks up to two undergraduate students for research positions beginning immediately. The research focuses on the role of non-coding RNAs in chronic kidney disease, with other projects, including student-initiated projects, potentially explored. Selected students will report their progress directly to Dr. Tsotakos.
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS The Tsotakos Lab at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking up to two undergraduate students for research positions beginning immediately. Research is focused on the role of non-coding RNAs in chronic kidney disease. Other projects, including student-initiated ones, may be explored. The selected candidate(s) will report their progress directly to Dr. Tsotakos.
Job Duties
- General lab maintenance.
- Preparation of materials for experiments.
- Maintenance of mammalian cell culture.
- Implementation of routine Biochemistry and Molecular Biology experiments, such as Western blotting, molecular cloning, and qPCR.
- Data analysis.
Requirements and Qualifications
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Typically require successful completion of BIOL 230W, Molecules and Cells.
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Preferred qualifications include BIOL 322, Genetic Analysis, or other related 400-level classes.
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Working knowledge of Excel, Python, and/or R are beneficial.
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Attention to detail and detailed recordkeeping are highly valued.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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- US median$70–100K/yr383 salary ranges
- US median$16–18/hr121 hourly ranges
- Openings
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- Education
- 604 of the 1,103 open Research Associate jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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