Neuroscience Research Technologist | Wet Lab

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,800 - 50,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and children

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Substantial paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Research Technologist to join the Borland lab. The candidate will engage in a variety of neuroscience approaches, including behavioral assays and immunohistochemistry. Responsibilities include executing experiments, maintaining facilities, and data analysis.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience or a related field is required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $34,800.00 - $50,500.00, along with robust benefits including tuition discounts.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of previous research experience in a Neuroscience lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab and behavior experiments in neuroscience.
• Maintain rodent housing facilities and purchase lab supplies.
• Analyze data for experiments.

Skills

Fluorescent immunohistochemistry

Behavioral assays of social behavior

Rodent surgeries

Data collection and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience or a related field

Tools

Western blots

RNAscope

CRISPR/Cas9

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a full-time Research Technologist to join the Borland lab. The candidate will engage in a variety of neuroscience approaches, including behavioral assays and immunohistochemistry. Responsibilities include executing experiments, maintaining facilities, and data analysis.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience or a related field is required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $34,800.00 - $50,500.00, along with robust benefits including tuition discounts.