Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

The Research Technologist
- Life Sciences develops, designs and conducts research projects/experiments in the laboratory/field related to Life Science disciplines including neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology; investigates and evaluates research methods, advises faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology and equipment; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes and reports on results; identifies data integrity issues; trains users in equipment operation and research techniques;

and oversees daily operations of project.

• Conduct research projects or experiments related to life science areas of study; ensure protocol adherence; review progress and evaluate results

• Perform a variety of experimental tasks including assays, material tests, specimen evaluation, and cultures

• Execute and develop data collection procedures; record, correlate, and analyze data; prepare analysis summaries

• Contribute to the design of research methods; identify potential problems; recommend solutions and technical approaches for problem solving

• Make recommendations for the use of data collection, management, and visualization software

• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes

• Develop project protocols; provide input in determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects

• Author papers, proposals, presentations and reports in order to disseminate findings to the larger research community

• May be responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory

• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

None

The Carrel Lab in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Research Technologist. This individual will perform research on the molecular genetics of complex traits and disorders. Individuals eager to perform research that utilizes a wide variety of molecular techniques are encouraged to apply.

-This position requires strong organizational skills, detailed note taking, data collection and documentation, and attention to detail.

-The successful candidate will be expected to perform and troubleshoot experiments with minimal supervision upon training (50%)

-With experience, they will be expected to contribute to research design, identify problems and recommend solutions (20%)

-Experimental techniques including cell culture, nucleic acid isolation and analyses, e.g. RT-qPCR, and some aspects of high-throughput sequencing data processing.

-This individual will be isolating and processing cells for genomic analysis and therefore must be comfortable working with human patient samples.

-Additionally, responsible for operational activities of the laboratory including routine laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, writing SOPs, maintaining training and safety documentation, and making common solutions. (20%)

-Will be expected to assist with aspects of manuscript or grant preparation. (5%)

-May supervise aspects of undergraduate and graduate student projects and training of lab personnel in proper usage of equipment. (5%)

-A BS in a biological sciences field.

-Preference will be given to individuals with >1 year of previous genetics, molecular, immunology and/or cell biology research experience.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00.

Salary Structure
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Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional…