Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine seeks a Research Technologist in Hershey, PA, to conduct experiments in microbiology and maintain laboratory organization. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, with experience in standard molecular techniques being preferred.

Qualifications

• Meticulous organizational and record keeping habits required.
• Strong verbal communication skills preferred.
• Experience with nucleic acid purification, Western blotting, and PCR beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to explore gut microbiota adaptations.
• Maintain an organized laboratory environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Sterile technique

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Standard molecular techniques

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, in the Townsend Lab, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Professional.

The successful candidate will conduct experiments that explore how the gut microbiota adapt to changes in the mammalian gastro-intestinal environment and will help maintain an organized and orderly laboratory. This is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills in laboratory microbiological practices, bacterial genetics, and molecular biology.

Meticulous organizational and record keeping habits are required and strong verbal communication skills are preferred. A familiarity with standard molecular techniques such as nucleic acid purification, Western blotting, and PCR is beneficial. Ideal candidates will have experience with sterile technique and Microsoft Office.

This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

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The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $50,500.00

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