Pediatrics Research Coordinator – Hematology/Oncology

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Benefits package

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA seeks a Research Technologist to conduct research, train users on equipment, and verify data for reports. You will contribute to project design, follow standard protocols, and help improve experimental processes.

The role includes data collection, reporting, manuscript preparation, and potential supervision of junior staff. A Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience is required, with clearances and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and design of research projects
• Conduct research under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans
• Investigate and evaluate research methods and suggest options for improving experimental process and quality
• May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and related data analysis for a research project
• May oversee day-to-day operations of project
• Collect and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes
• Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations
• Prepares reports, drafts manuscripts, and may present data at meetings and conferences
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations and outcomes
• Schedule and maintain records of equipment/facility
• May assemble, test calibrate, clean or make minor repairs to equipment
• May manage a limited budget
• May supervise lower level staff, wage employees and/or students

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University in Hershey, PA seeks a Research Technologist to conduct research, train users on equipment, and verify data for reports. You will contribute to project design, follow standard protocols, and help improve experimental processes.

The role includes data collection, reporting, manuscript preparation, and potential supervision of junior staff. A Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience is required, with clearances and benefits offered.