Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine​/Medicine

Position: Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine / Medicine
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** POSITION SPECIFICS
** The Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine / Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine seeks a Research Technologist to serve as a technical contributor within active research programs focused on placental biology, host–pathogen interactions, and organoid-based disease modeling.

This position will work closely with senior postdoctoral fellows/scholars and faculty investigators to execute and advance experimental projects related to placental infections and translational organoid systems. The successful candidate will contribute directly to data generation, figure preparation, and manuscript development while also providing supervisory oversight to junior technical staff supporting routine laboratory operations.

This role is suited for a laboratory professional who seeks meaningful engagement in high-impact translational research within a collaborative academic environment.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Experimental Research & Data Generation
*** Collaborate with senior postdoctoral fellows/scholars on projects investigating placental infection biology and organoid-based models
* Perform and optimize molecular and cellular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/RT-PCR, immunoblotting, imaging-based assays, and related workflows
* Support organoid culture systems and infection assays under established protocols
* Contribute to experimental troubleshooting and refinement of protocols
* Maintain rigorous documentation of experimental procedures and results
** Scientific Output & Presentation
*** Assist in data organization and figure generation for peer-reviewed manuscripts and grant applications
* Prepare publication-quality graphs and visual data summaries
* Contribute to preparation of methods sections and experimental descriptions
* Present journal club and technical updates during laboratory meetings
* Participate actively in scientific discussions related to ongoing projects
** Supervision & Technical Oversight
*** Supervise and mentor Research Technologist I staff responsible for routine laboratory and colony maintenance tasks
* Ensure quality control and reproducibility across experimental workflows
* Assist with training new laboratory personnel in established protocols
** Laboratory Operations
*** Support overall laboratory organization, inventory management, and compliance standards
* Maintain equipment and ensure readiness for experimental workflows
* Contribute to SOP adherence and regulatory documentation as required
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, or related life science discipline
* 2+ years of relevant laboratory experience
* Demonstrated proficiency in molecular and cellular biology techniques
* Experience generating and organizing experimental data
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Experience working with organoid culture systems or infection models
* Experience contributing to peer-reviewed publications
* Familiarity with imaging, data visualization tools, or statistical software
* Prior experience in an academic medical center
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required

Certifications:

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