Part Time - Student (Undergraduate) - Tsotakos Lab Research Associate (2025-2026)

Penn State University • Lower Swatara Township, PA

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About The Position

The Tsotakos Lab at Penn State Harrisburg is seeking up to two undergraduate students for research positions beginning immediately. Research is focused on social and genetic determinants of chronic kidney disease progression through analysis of big genomic and EHR data through the All Of Us database. Other projects, including student-initiated ones, may be explored. The selected candidate(s) will report their progress directly to Dr. Tsotakos.

Requirements

• Typically require successful completion of BIOL 230W, Molecules and Cells.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred qualifications include BIOL 322, Genetic Analysis, or other related 400-level classes.
• Competency in Bioinformatics skills, including GWAS analysis and working knowledge of Python and/or R.
• Attention to detail and detailed recordkeeping are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree