Mouse Genetics & Molecular Biology Research Technologist

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount 75%

Job summary

Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technologist to support molecular biology and infectious disease research. The role focuses on mouse colony management, genotyping, and general lab operations to underpin externally funded projects in an academic setting.

The candidate will work under supervision of faculty investigators and senior staff, maintaining compliant records, following biosafety policies, and contributing to reliable experimental data across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and record-keeping practices.

Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry and colony support, including maintenance and monitoring of colonies.
• Assist with breeding setup and colony expansion under investigator guidance.
• Perform genotyping workflows such as DNA extraction and PCR-based genotyping.

Skills

Mouse colony management

Genotyping workflows

Laboratory safety and compliance

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a Research Technologist to support molecular biology and infectious disease research. The role focuses on mouse colony management, genotyping, and general lab operations to underpin externally funded projects in an academic setting.

The candidate will work under supervision of faculty investigators and senior staff, maintaining compliant records, following biosafety policies, and contributing to reliable experimental data across multiple projects.