Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Senior Professional

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off including major

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Technologist – Life Sciences to design and conduct research across neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, and biotechnology. The role involves developing methods, training users, and overseeing daily project operations.

You will collect and analyze data, prepare reports, author papers and proposals, and help ensure protocols meet quality and timeliness goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 6+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates and advises on optimal research methods and equipment.
• Collects, analyzes, summarizes and reports results.
• Oversees daily project operations and ensures protocol adherence.
• Develops project protocols and ensures quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness.
• Authors papers, proposals, presentations and reports to disseminate findings.

Skills

Data analysis

Research methods

Experiment design

Training others

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Specifics

The Research Technologist – Life Sciences develops, designs and conducts research projects/experiments in the laboratory/field related to Life Science disciplines including neuroscience, plant science, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and biotechnology.

• Investigates and evaluates research methods, advises faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology and equipment.


• Collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes and reports on results.


• Identifies data integrity issues.


• Trains users in equipment operation and research techniques.


• Oversees daily operations of project.


• Conducts research projects or experiments related to life science areas of study.


• Ensures protocol adherence.


• Reviews progress and evaluates results.


• Performs a variety of experimental tasks including assays, material tests, specimen evaluation, and cultures.


• Executes and develops data collection procedures.


• Records, correlates, and analyzes data; prepares analysis summaries.


• Contributes to the design of research methods; identifies potential problems; recommends solutions and technical approaches for problem solving.


• Recommends the use of data collection, management, and visualization software.


• Explains and demonstrates technology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes.


• Develops project protocols; provides input in determining feasibility of goals and objectives; ensures quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects.


• Authors papers, proposals, presentations and reports to disseminate findings to the larger research community.


• Might be responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory.


• Might supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor's Degree

• 6+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted


• Required Certifications: None

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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $54,060.00 - $78,444.00.

• Includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation, and sick time.


• Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

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