Research Technologist - Life Sciences Advance Professional - Bordenstein Lab

Penn State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,100 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Technologist to lead projects in microbiome sciences and host-microbe symbiosis. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and over three years of experience, focusing on various experimental tasks including genetic editing techniques and data analysis. This full-time position offers a salary range of $42,100 to $61,000, alongside benefits like a tuition discount and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience accepted.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work within a team.
• Experience with data collection and analysis in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement research in host-microbe symbioses.
• Manage laboratory insect colonies and perform various experimental tasks.
• Coauthor scientific papers, grants, and presentations.

Skills

Experimental design

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PCR

qPCR

Fluorescent microscopy

Electron microscopy

Biostatistics software

Job description

Research Technologist - Life Sciences Advance Professional - Bordenstein Lab page is loaded## Research Technologist - Life Sciences Advance Professional - Bordenstein Lablocations: Penn State University Parktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ\_0000074535# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete .### **Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see .**This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.### **POSITION SPECIFICS**The in Penn State University’s and Entomology and One Health Microbiome Center seeks a **Research Technologist (Advanced Professional)** to design, implement, support, analyze, and report on rigorous research in host-microbe symbioses and the microbiome sciences spanning insect endosymbionts, bacteriophages, and various animal-associated microbiomes. This position will heavily focus on the use of *Drosophila* transgenic expression, genetic editing techniques, fitness assays, reproductive tissue dissections, fluorescent and electron microscopy, and team management to understand the genetics and mechanisms of how endosymbiotic bacteria (*Wolbachia*) modify reproduction in *Drosophila melanogaster*.The successful candidate will have priority tasks in the following areas:* Independent experimental design, implementation, analysis, time management, and reporting* Preparation and adherence to new scientific protocols, specimen evaluation, and biostatistics* Coauthorship of scientific papers, grants, presentations, and summary reports* Contribution to research methods, solutions, and technical approaches for problem solving* Data collection, data analysis, statistics, and visualizations* Management of trainees for molecular biology skills, biosafety measures, lab policies, equipment, proper record keeping, organismal maintenance, and performance review* Various experimental tasks, including but not limited to insect handling, tissue dissections, biological marker staining, fluorescent microscopy, microinjections, protein biology, biochemistry, and genotyping and quantification of insect and symbiont cells using PCR and qPCR* Daily handling and maintenance of laboratory insect colonies at the scale of hundreds to thousands of insects per day* Troubleshooting of emergencies, day-to-day questions by lab members, and laboratory scheduling* Assistance of lab management and ongoing entomology, microbiology, molecular biology experiments, as assigned* Maintenance of a welcoming, safe, and professional environment adherent to lab expectationsExcellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and documentation skills are essential. The successful candidate must be able to work within a team environment and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working, leading, and managing diverse audiences. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### Additional Information:Application materials should include a single pdf with (i) a cover letter summarizing relevant experience and reasons for interest in the job, (ii) a CV that includes contact information for at least three references (name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address) and (iii) full length and first-authored works of research spanning papers, reports, posters, and presentations for a complete review of scholarship; the portfolio may be unpublished and not biology related. This position is funded for 12 months from date of hire with possibility of re-funding, pending review of performance. Please contact [e-mail] for additional information.Community:Pennsylvania State University is a Land-Grant university located in central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 100,000 people, including over 45,000 students. The area is known for its highly ranked livability, access to nature spanning beautiful mountains, streams, and parks, and superb recreational opportunities and sports. State College has an excellent school system and offers a multitude of cultural events. **BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES**Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.### Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. 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