Part-Time Research Support - Orthopaedics and Therapy Services

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Therapy Services in Hershey, PA is hiring for a Part‑time Research Support position.

Job duties to include:

• The research support person will support the Kamal lab with several scientific projects focusing on the study of chondrocytes in musculoskeletal development and disease.
• The research support person will carry out specific experiments needed for each study.
• The research support person will work directly with Dr. Kamal under her supervision and guidance.

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

• Research support position requires candidate to have prior lab experience.
• Research support position requires candidate to have prior mice handling experience.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable and comfortable with a lab setting, equipment, regulations, and be able to work with a team.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

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

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