Life Sciences Research Technologist: Lab Innovation & Data

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technologist to design and conduct laboratory experiments across life science disciplines, including neuroscience, physiology, and genomics. The role involves ensuring protocol adherence, data collection, and reporting results to support NIH-funded studies.

Responsibilities include animal colony maintenance, genotyping, tissue processing, and analysis, with opportunities to contribute to manuscript preparation and project planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no prior experience necessary.
• Preferred biology/biomedical laboratory experience.
• Strong data management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects and experiments in life sciences.
• Maintain animal colony and genotyping tasks.
• Record, analyze, and summarize data; prepare figures.
• Train users and coordinate lab logistics.
• Prepare papers and reports to disseminate findings.

Skills

Animal handling

Data management

Imaging techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technologist to design and conduct laboratory experiments across life science disciplines, including neuroscience, physiology, and genomics. The role involves ensuring protocol adherence, data collection, and reporting results to support NIH-funded studies.

Responsibilities include animal colony maintenance, genotyping, tissue processing, and analysis, with opportunities to contribute to manuscript preparation and project planning.