Research Technologist - Neurosurgery

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** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .###

** Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .
** This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.###   
** POSITION SPECIFICS
** Research Technologist - Animal Sciences perform specialized tasks associated with developing, designing, and conducting research projects and experiments under the general direction of faculty and post-docs. Tasks involve working with animals confined in conventional, barrier, quarantine, and specialized biohazard housing; may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases, quarantine procedures, and radioisotopes.
* Learning and managing lab orders and purchases, including supplies, reagents, animals, and documentation.
* Learning and handling mouse husbandry, including breeding, PCR genotyping, and documentation.
* Learning and performing drug treatments, including tail vein injection, oral and nasal drug administration.
* Learning and conducting mouse brain tissue sectioning (frozen and paraffin).
* Learning and acquiring images using fluorescence microscopy.
* Learning and conducting neurological behavioral tests in mice following stroke and brain trauma.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
* Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
* Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits forms.

We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
** MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
** Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.

Required

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** BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
** This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.###  Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
** SALARY & BENEFITS
** The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $34,800.00 - $50,500.00.

- Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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** CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
** Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State…