Part-Time Research Assistant-Zhang Lab

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Food Science Department is seeking a part-time research assistant to work in Yi Zhang's lab. This role involves conducting experiments in protein purification and quantification, setting up and performing laboratory protocols using FPLC equipment, preparing buffers and reagents, operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with lab management tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in protein purification and quantification
• Experience setting up and performing laboratory protocols and experiments using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) equipment
• Experience preparing buffers, reagents, standards, and samples.
• Experience operating and maintaining relevant laboratory instruments, such as spectrophotometers, plate readers, pH meters, centrifuges.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data
• Experience recording experimental procedures and observations.
• Experience conducting routine statistical analyses (e.g., summary statistics, t-tests/ANOVA) and generate figures, tables, and concise summaries.
• Experience interpreting results and reporting.
• Experience preparing purchase requests.
• Experience tracking orders, confirming receipt.
• Experience maintaining lab SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in protein purification and quantification
• Set up and perform laboratory protocols and experiments using fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) equipment to purify and quantify characterize food proteins from mixture
• Prepare buffers, reagents, standards, and samples.
• Operate and maintain relevant laboratory instruments, such as spectrophotometers, plate readers, pH meters, centrifuges.
• Collect and analyze data
• Record experimental procedures and observations.
• Conduct routine statistical analyses (e.g., summary statistics, t-tests/ANOVA) and generate figures, tables, and concise summaries.
• Interpret results and report.
• Assist in lab management
• Prepare purchase requests.
• Track orders, confirm receipt.
• Maintain lab SOPs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees