Part Time Research Support - Cancer Institute

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Support - Part Time senior scientist to guide and supervise lab scientists in biomedical research. The role focuses on establishing experimental systems, ensuring proper equipment configuration, materials handling, and adherence to protocols.

It also covers routine laboratory operations, maintenance, compliance, and troubleshooting to support high-quality research outcomes at Penn State.

Qualifikationen

• Senior scientist with extensive biomedical research skills.
• Supervises lab scientists and oversees experimental workflows.
• Doctoral degree preferred in Cancer Research/Immunology.
• More than 10 years of experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Providing expert guidance and hands-on support for establishing experimental systems, ensuring proper configuration of equipment, materials, and protocols.
• Laboratory Operations Maintenance: Assisting with routine oversight of lab functionality, including equipment readiness, compliance-aligned practices, and troubleshooting of technical issues as they arise.

Kenntnisse

Biomedical research

Lab supervision

Experimental systems setup

Troubleshooting

Compliance

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree

Jobbeschreibung

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Research Support - Part Time position is a senior scientist position with extensive skills in biomedical research and supervision of lab scientists.

• Providing expert guidance and hands‑on support for establishing experimental systems, ensuring proper configuration of equipment, materials, and protocols.
• Laboratory Operations Maintenance: Assisting with routine oversight of lab functionality, including equipment readiness, compliance‑aligned practices, and troubleshooting of technical issues as they arise.
• Doctoral degree preferred with a Cancer Research/Immunology field of study.
• More than 10 years of experience preferred.

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