Part Time - Student (Undergraduate) - Tsotakos Lab Research Associate (2026-2027)

Penn State Harrisburg

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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.

Typically require successful completion of BIOL 230W, Molecules and Cells.
Preferred qualifications include BIOL 322, Genetic Analysis, or other related 400-level classes.
Working knowledge of Excel, Python, and/or R are beneficial.
Attention to detail and detailed recordkeeping are highly valued.

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.

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