Life Sciences Research Technologist — Lab Innovation & Data

Penn State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Research Technologist to design and execute laboratory projects in life sciences, focusing on vascular biology, neuroscience, and related fields. Responsible for data collection, protocol development, and staff training in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires bachelor’s level education, strong data analysis skills, and ability to manage multiple experiments, with emphasis on quality and timeliness. NIH-funded studies and animal handling may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; no prior relevant work experience required; NIH-funded studies in vascular biology and inflammation.
• Prior biology/biomedical lab experience preferred; familiarity with animal procedures and data management is advantageous.
• Ability to train users, manage data, and ensure quality and timeliness of projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects related to life science areas; ensure protocol adherence and evaluate results.
• Perform assays, material tests, specimen evaluation, and cultures.
• Develop data collection procedures; record, correlate, and analyze data; prepare summaries.
• Design research methods; identify problems; recommend technical approaches and solutions.
• Advise on data collection, management, and visualization software.
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; explain capabilities and outcomes.
• Develop project protocols; manage feasibility, quality, cost, and timeliness of projects.
• Author papers, proposals, and reports to disseminate findings.
• May supervise staff, including hiring and performance management.

Skills

Life sciences

Research methods

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Animal handling

Molecular biology

Imaging

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Western blotting

Immunostaining

Tissue dissection

Genotyping

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Research Technologist to design and execute laboratory projects in life sciences, focusing on vascular biology, neuroscience, and related fields. Responsible for data collection, protocol development, and staff training in a dynamic research environment.

The role requires bachelor’s level education, strong data analysis skills, and ability to manage multiple experiments, with emphasis on quality and timeliness. NIH-funded studies and animal handling may be involved.