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Pennsylvania State University Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Cellular & Molecular Physiology in Hershey, Pennsylvania

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

  • CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . 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 login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.

  • If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Research Technologist - life sciences position is available in the Yang lab in the Department of Cellular & Molecular Physiology at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The successful candidate will be responsible for lab ordering, lab organization and providing research support to postdocs and students in the lab. The research technologist will be expected to have received some training in common techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, or animal husbandry. The research technologist is expected to carry out an independent research project under the supervision of the PI and will receive additional training needed for the research project.

Primary duties may include but not be limited to:

  • Conduct research projects or experiments; 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 and management

  • 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

This position will be filled at an Professional or Intermediate Professional Level depending on the candidate's experience and education. This position requires a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. for an Professional Level. Additional education and/or experience is required for higher level positions.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

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 in all of its 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. 

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $55,500.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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 publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

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

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)

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