Research Technologist - Pediatrics
About The Position
The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Research Technologist at 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with cell culture, mouse cancer models, and a variety of molecular biology techniques. The position offers hands-on training experience with cutting-edge methodologies, including whole-genome CRISPR/Cas9 screening, murine and patient-derived xenograft leukemia models, RNA-seq, ChlP-seq, ATAC-seq, HiC genome organization analysis, single-cell sequencing, and other standard molecular and biochemical techniques. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. This is a 75% full-time equivalency (FTE) job, working 30 hours per week. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Advanced Professional)
- 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Intermediate Professional)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Required Certifications: None
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years of prior research experience in a cancer research lab
Responsibilities
- Work with cell culture
- Work with mouse cancer models
- Utilize a variety of molecular biology techniques
- Gain hands-on training experience with cutting-edge methodologies, including whole-genome CRISPR/Cas9 screening, murine and patient-derived xenograft leukemia models, RNA-seq, ChlP-seq, ATAC-seq, HiC genome organization analysis, single-cell sequencing, and other standard molecular and biochemical techniques.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Robust retirement plans
- Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and 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
Mid Level
