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PartTimeLabAssistant
“Part - Time Lab Assistant at Penn State. Skills: research, lab assistance. Assist in the maintenance and culturing of _C. elegans_ strains. Perform standardized lifespan and brood size assays”
Industry & Context.
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What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ability to follow protocols and work independently under supervision
Nice to Have
Previous experience working with _C. elegans_ is highly desirable, Familiarity with lifespan, reproductive, or developmental assays in worms, organizational skills and attention to detail, Interest in molecular biology, genetics, aging, or redox biology
What You'll Do.
Assist in the maintenance and culturing of _C. elegans_ strains
Perform standardized lifespan and brood size assays
Accurately record and organize experimental data
and basic lab reagents
Attend weekly lab meetings
maintain an organized lab notebook
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with graduate students and other undergraduates; ability to work as part of a research team
Communication Scope
communication skills
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