Research Technologist - Molecular and Precision Medicine
About The Position
The Carrel Lab in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking a full-time Research Technologist. This individual will perform research on the molecular genetics of complex traits and disorders. Individuals eager to perform research that utilizes a wide variety of molecular techniques are encouraged to apply. This position requires strong organizational skills, detailed note taking, data collection and documentation, and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be expected to perform and troubleshoot experiments with minimal supervision upon training (50%). With experience, they will be expected to contribute to research design, identify problems and recommend solutions (20%). Experimental techniques including cell culture, nucleic acid isolation and analyses, e.g. RT-qPCR, and some aspects of high-throughput sequencing data processing. This individual will be isolating and processing cells for genomic analysis and therefore must be comfortable working with human patient samples. Additionally, responsible for operational activities of the laboratory including routine laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, writing SOPs, maintaining training and safety documentation, and making common solutions. (20%) Will be expected to assist with aspects of manuscript or grant preparation. (5%) May supervise aspects of undergraduate and graduate student projects and training of lab personnel in proper usage of equipment. (5%)
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1+ years of relevant experience
- Comfortable working with human patient samples
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- BS in a biological sciences field
- >1 year of previous genetics, molecular, immunology and/or cell biology research experience
Responsibilities
- 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
- Oversees daily operations of project
- 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
- Perform and troubleshoot experiments with minimal supervision upon training
- Contribute to research design, identify problems and recommend solutions
- Perform experimental techniques including cell culture, nucleic acid isolation and analyses, e.g. RT-qPCR, and some aspects of high-throughput sequencing data processing
- Isolate and process cells for genomic analysis
- Responsible for operational activities of the laboratory including routine laboratory maintenance, ordering supplies, writing SOPs, maintaining training and safety documentation, and making common solutions
- Assist with aspects of manuscript or grant preparation
- Supervise aspects of undergraduate and graduate student projects and training of lab personnel in proper usage of equipment
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
- 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
