Neuroscience Research Technologist – Behavior & Molecular Tools

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Research Technologist for the Borland lab. The role involves executing diverse neuroscience experiments, including behavioral assays and molecular techniques, and supporting graduate student projects.

The candidate will maintain animal housing, manage lab inventories, and contribute to data collection and analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related field is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience or a related field is required.
• 1–3 years of prior neuroscience research experience preferred.
• This is a full-time position located at University Park, State College, PA.

Responsibilities

• Execute wet lab and behavior experiments, including fluorescent immunohistochemistry, RNAscope and Western blots, and analyze data.
• Lead independent projects and support graduate student projects in the lab.
• Maintain rodent housing facilities and manage laboratory supplies and inventories.
• Gain exposure to advanced neuroscience methods such as circuit tracing and optogenetics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Fluorescent immunohistochemistry

RNAscope

Western blots

In vivo micro pharmacology

Rodent surgeries

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA seeks a Research Technologist for the Borland lab. The role involves executing diverse neuroscience experiments, including behavioral assays and molecular techniques, and supporting graduate student projects.

The candidate will maintain animal housing, manage lab inventories, and contribute to data collection and analysis. A Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or related field is required, with 1–3 years of experience preferred.