Posted:
7/31/2025, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ State College, Pennsylvania, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Data & Analytics
Workplace Type:
Hybrid
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is looking to hire a part time research assistant.
This position will be responsible for data processing, analysis, and storage in a genomics laboratory and database administration.
Experience with processing data from massively parallel DNA sequencers, computation on high performance compute clusters, using open source database management systems, and building genome browsers is essential.
Minimal requirements are a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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