Research Technologist - Cell and Biological Systems
About The Position
A research technologist position is immediately available at the Penn State University College of Medicine in the Department of Cell and Biological Systems in Hershey, PA. The research technologist will study metabolism, mitochondrial function and cell death mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases. The candidate will work on research project to study the mitochondria-mediated cell death pathways in aging and Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis. The candidate will specifically be involved in large-scale protein purification, animal breeding, genotyping, mitochondria isolation and other procedures. 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
- PA State Police Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
- Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- large-scale protein purification
- animal breeding
- genotyping
- mitochondria isolation
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- retirement plans
- substantial paid time off
- holidays
- vacation
- sick time
- 75% tuition discount for employees
- 75% tuition discount for eligible spouses
- 75% tuition discount for eligible children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
