Undergraduate Research Lab Assistant

Penn State UniversityUniversity Park, IL
Onsite

About The Position

The reproductive physiology laboratory of Dr. Camilla Hughes seeks an undergraduate student to fill a summer research position. Duties include immunohistochemistry, histology, qPCR, tissue collection, tissue culture, and other standard cellular/molecular biology techniques. Additional duties may include assisting graduate students with their projects as time allows, including assistance with cattle or sheep at on-campus units. General upkeep and cleaning of the laboratory and other research spaces is also expected. The individual must be detail-oriented, motivated, and capable of working independently.

Requirements

  • Detail-oriented
  • Motivated
  • Capable of working independently

Nice To Haves

  • Laboratory experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform immunohistochemistry, histology, qPCR, tissue collection, and tissue culture.
  • Conduct other standard cellular/molecular biology techniques.
  • Assist graduate students with their projects as time allows.
  • Assist with cattle or sheep at on-campus units.
  • Maintain general upkeep and cleaning of the laboratory and other research spaces.
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