Life Sciences Research Technologist Neuroscience & Biotech

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

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technologist - Life Sciences in Hershey, PA to design and conduct experiments across neuroscience, plant science, physiology, and related fields. You will train users, develop protocols, and oversee daily project operations in a dynamic lab environment.

The role involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and potential supervision of staff, with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of results for NIH-funded studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field.
• No prior relevant work experience required; prior experience accepted in lieu of education.
• NIH-funded studies in vascular biology, blood-brain barrier function, and inflammation preferred.
• Strong data collection, analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects or experiments related to life science areas of study; 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

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Western blotting

Immunostaining

Imaging

Genotyping

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Technologist - Life Sciences in Hershey, PA to design and conduct experiments across neuroscience, plant science, physiology, and related fields. You will train users, develop protocols, and oversee daily project operations in a dynamic lab environment.

The role involves data collection, analysis, reporting, and potential supervision of staff, with a focus on quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery of results for NIH-funded studies.