Research Technologist - Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time Research Technologist position at a leading university's lab in Hershey, PA, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Responsibilities include high-resolution imaging, managing lab tasks, and supervising students. Candidates should be detail-oriented and self-motivated, with a Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of lab experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-resolution brain imaging and sample preparation.
• Manage mouse colonies, genotyping, and lab support tasks.
• Supervise students and assist with data analysis.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communicative

Self-motivated

Flexible

Well-organized

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Description and Requirements:

A full-time Research Technologist position is available in Dr. Yongsoo Kim's laboratory in the Neural and Behavioral Sciences Department at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA. The lab focuses on understanding the cell type architecture of the nervous system and its role in cognitive functions using mice as models. Main research interests include neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

The primary tools are whole brain mapping using high-resolution 3D imaging and computational analysis in rodents. More details are available at https://kimlab.io/. Responsibilities include performing high-resolution brain imaging, sample preparation including tissue clearing, managing mouse colonies, genotyping, and other lab support tasks. Additional duties involve supervising students, ordering supplies, managing lab animals and expenses, assisting with data analysis and safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should be willing to learn new techniques, be responsible, self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, communicative, and well-organized. Preference is given to candidates with these skills.

While 3+ years of lab experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Please submit your CV and 2-3 references.

This position is classified as Professional or Intermediate Professional, depending on education and experience. A Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience is required; higher levels require additional education or experience.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year, with the possibility of renewal.

Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with university policies.

Penn State is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of inclusive excellence and valuing individual differences.

The salary range is $34,800.00 to $55,500.00, with additional information on Penn State's salary structure available.

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