Part-Time Microbiology Research Assistant (Dallas) Job at Penn State University, Dallas, TX

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  • Penn State University
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

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  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Bletz Lab is seeking undergraduate student(s) to assist with lab-based research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation on the role of protists in shaping the protective function of amphibian microbiomes and their impact on amphibian fungal pathogens.

The research assistant will work with graduate students in the lab to assist with carrying out microbiological and molecular lab work including bacterial culturing, protist culturing, interaction assays, DNA extraction and PCR. The opening is for the Fall 2025 Semester with continuation into the spring and summer highly likely based on good performance.

Read more about our labs work here: and please reach out to Dr. Molly Bletz with questions (molly.bletz@psu.edu)

Job duties may include:

  • Making media

  • Culturing bacteria and protists

  • Performing interaction assays

  • DNA extraction

  • PCR

  • Sequencing

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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