Research Technologist, Neuroscience: Mitochondria & Death

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a Research Technologist - Life Sciences. The role focuses on metabolism, mitochondrial function, and cell death mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, with emphasis on mitochondria-mediated pathways and aging/Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis.

The position involves large-scale protein purification, animal breeding, genotyping, mitochondria isolation, and related laboratory procedures, training, and daily project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no prior relevant work experience required or accepted in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects or experiments related to life science areas of study; ensure protocol adherence; review progress and evaluate results
• Perform a variety of experimental tasks including assays, material tests, specimen evaluation, and cultures
• Execute and develop data collection procedures; record, correlate, and analyze data; prepare analysis summaries
• Contribute to the design of research methods; identify potential problems; recommend solutions and technical approaches for problem solving
• Make recommendations for the use of data collection, management, and visualization software
• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes
• Develop project protocols; provide input in determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects
• Author papers, proposals, presentations and reports in order to disseminate findings to the larger research community
• May be responsible for operation of a specialized research area or laboratory
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a Research Technologist - Life Sciences. The role focuses on metabolism, mitochondrial function, and cell death mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, with emphasis on mitochondria-mediated pathways and aging/Alzheimer’s disease pathogenesis.

The position involves large-scale protein purification, animal breeding, genotyping, mitochondria isolation, and related laboratory procedures, training, and daily project