Research Technologist - Cell and Biological Systems

Penn State University • Tallahassee, FL

1d • $36,888 - $53,532 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Cell and Biological Systems at the Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented Research Technologist to support funded biomedical research. The role involves executing experiments, maintaining regulatory compliance, and managing daily lab operations in a collaborative setting. Candidates should be highly motivated and this role is a great fit for early-career laboratory professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years of wet-lab experience with proficiency in molecular techniques and data documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in molecular and cell biology experiments, including recombinant dna construction, in situ hybridization, cell culture, transfection, and viral-mediated transduction, etc.
• Facilitate research of xenograft mouse models
• Data analysis.
• Routine lab maintenance and administration tasks.
• Develop, design and conduct research projects/experiments in the laboratory/field related to Life Science disciplines including neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology.
• Investigate and evaluate research methods, advise faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology and equipment.
• Collect, correlate, analyze, summarize and report on results.
• Identify data integrity issues.
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques.
• Oversee 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level