Life Sciences Research Technologist - Data-Driven Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technologist - Life Sciences to develop, design and conduct research projects in laboratory and field settings across neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics and biotechnology.

You will train users, oversee daily project operations, assist with data collection, analysis and reporting, and contribute to the design of research methods while ensuring quality, cost effectiveness and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 6+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects or experiments related to life science areas; ensure protocol adherence; review progress and evaluate results.
• 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.
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technologist - Life Sciences to develop, design and conduct research projects in laboratory and field settings across neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics and biotechnology.

You will train users, oversee daily project operations, assist with data collection, analysis and reporting, and contribute to the design of research methods while ensuring quality, cost effectiveness and timely