Research Technologist

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Research

Posted on April 25, 2024

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Research Technologist

The Laboratory of Dr. Vishal Singh in the College of Health and Human Development, Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State, is seeking a highly motivated full-time Research Technologist to support ongoing lab research projects studying the effect of diet and gut microbiota on gastrointestinal health and diseases.

Duties will include:

Maintaining experimental mouse colony, performing dietary intervention studies in mice models, and updating IACUC protocols.
Performing wet-lab experiments, for example, collecting specimens from experimental mice, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, Western blotting, etc.
Delivering training to incoming undergraduate research assistants and supporting the research activity of other laboratory members.
Assisting the interdisciplinary team with the project's principal investigator, undergraduate assistants, and Ph.D. students.
Coordinate ordering, maintaining appropriate inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, labware, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab.
Organize data/experimental findings for use in technical reports, manuscripts, or oral/written presentations.

Skills:

Experience working with mouse models and maintaining an experimental mouse colony is desirable but not required. The experiments conducted in our lab primarily use experimental mouse models, so the candidate with minimal experience working with mice should be willing to learn to maintain a mouse colony and carefully plan and execute animal-related experiments.
Benchwork experience in molecular biology techniques, including qPCR, Western blotting, and histology, is desirable but not required. The competitive applicant should be proactive in learning more biological techniques, including immunohistochemistry, working with diverse teams and communicating research plans, and working effectively and capably in mixed methods studies and approaches of inquiry.
Additional qualifications include strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented work style.

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Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a Professional or Intermeidiate Professional depending upon the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a Professional. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level positions.

How to apply:

Please include a cover letter (highlighting research experience), a copy of your most recent CV (including education, work experiences, publications, and a description of previous research experience), and the contact information for two to three references.

Application review:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re-funding.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Research-Technologist_REQ_0000052033-1

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