Research Technologist - Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics
About The Position
A full-time Research Technologist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yongsoo Kim in the Neural and Behavioral Sciences Department at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The lab focuses on understanding the cell type architecture of the nervous system and how it supports cognitive functions in the mammalian brain using mice as an animal model. Main brain diseases of interest are neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Our main research tools are whole brain mapping methods using high resolution 3D imaging and related computational analysis in rodents. The principal role of the job includes performing various systems neuroscience experiments (e.g., in vivo neural circuit recording and manipulation with behavioral tests), high-resolution whole brain imaging, mouse colony management, genotyping, and other research supportive work in the lab. Additional laboratory responsibilities will include supervising students, ordering supplies, management of laboratory animals, assisting with data analysis and safety protocols, and upkeep of equipment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Willingness to learn new techniques
- Responsible
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Flexible
- Good communicator
- Strong organizational skills
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education (if filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Professional)
- 1+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Intermediate Professional)
- Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted (if filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Intermediate Professional)
Responsibilities
- Performing various systems neuroscience experiments (e.g., in vivo neural circuit recording and manipulation with behavioral tests)
- High-resolution whole brain imaging
- Mouse colony management
- Genotyping
- Other research supportive work in the lab
- Supervising students
- Ordering supplies
- Management of laboratory animals
- Assisting with data analysis and safety protocols
- Upkeep 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
