Research Technologist-Professional Level

Penn State University • University Park, IL

20h

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Santhosh Girirajan at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a motivated Research Technologist (Professional) to support an active research program focused on understanding the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders using human genetics, mouse models, and cell culture models. The successful candidate will assist with human subjects sample collection, perform cell culture and molecular biology techniques, and support mouse husbandry, including genotyping and colony management. Responsibilities also include biological sample processing and general laboratory operations such as maintaining laboratory organization, managing inventories, ordering supplies, and ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety requirements. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree with relevant laboratory experience and the ability to work effectively in a research setting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Prior experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, mouse handling, or human-subjects research is preferred. Penn State offers a supportive and collaborative research environment, access to outstanding core facilities, and a strong commitment to professional development. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• relevant laboratory experience
• the ability to work effectively in a research setting
• detail-oriented
• organized
• capable of working both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with cell culture
• Prior experience with molecular biology techniques
• Prior experience with mouse handling
• Prior experience with human-subjects research

Responsibilities

• Assist with human subjects sample collection
• Perform cell culture and molecular biology techniques
• Support mouse husbandry, including genotyping and colony management
• Biological sample processing
• Maintaining laboratory organization
• Managing inventories
• Ordering supplies
• Ensuring compliance with institutional biosafety requirements

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• robust retirement plans
• substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• generous 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