Research Technologist – Neurodevelopmental Genomics & Lab Ops

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Research Technologist to support a neurodevelopmental genetics program in the Girirajan lab. The role focuses on human samples, cell culture, molecular techniques, and mouse husbandry within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree with relevant lab experience and is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of independent or team work. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor's Degree and have relevant laboratory experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a research setting, detail-oriented and organized.
• Preferred experience with cell culture, molecular techniques, mouse handling, or human-subjects research.

Responsibilities

• Assist with human subjects sample collection.
• Perform cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Support mouse husbandry, including genotyping and colony management.
• Biological sample processing and general lab operations.
• Ensure compliance with institutional biosafety requirements.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Mouse handling

Human subjects research

Laboratory operations

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Genotyping

Biosafety practices

Inventory management

Job description

Penn State University seeks a Research Technologist to support a neurodevelopmental genetics program in the Girirajan lab. The role focuses on human samples, cell culture, molecular techniques, and mouse husbandry within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Degree with relevant lab experience and is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of independent or team work. Salary and benefits are commensurate with qualifications.