Research Technologist - Neurosurgery

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Penn State University seeks a Research Technologist in Animal Sciences to support projects under faculty and post-docs. The role involves working with animals across multiple housing types and may include handling infectious agents and radioisotopes.

Clearances include PA State Police, PA Child Abuse History, and FBI checks. The position is funded for 12 months with potential renewal based on funding and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Ability to work with animals and follow protocols.
• Willingness to learn multiple techniques including histology and imaging.

Responsibilities

• Learn and manage lab orders and purchases.
• Learn and handle mouse husbandry including breeding and PCR genotyping.
• Learn and perform drug treatments and administration.
• Learn brain tissue sectioning (frozen/paraffin).
• Learn and acquire images using fluorescence microscopy.
• Learn neurological behavioral tests in mice after stroke or brain trauma.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Biomedical research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PCR genotyping

Mouse brain tissue sectioning

Fluorescence microscopy

Tail vein injection

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Research Technologist - Animal Sciences perform specialized tasks associated with developing, designing, and conducting research projects and experiments under the general direction of faculty and post-docs. Tasks involve working with animals confined in conventional, barrier, quarantine, and specialized biohazard housing; may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases, quarantine procedures, and radioisotopes.

• Learning and managing lab orders and purchases, including supplies, reagents, animals, and documentation.
• Learning and handling mouse husbandry, including breeding, PCR genotyping, and documentation.
• Learning and performing drug treatments, including tail vein injection, oral and nasal drug administration.
• Learning and conducting mouse brain tissue sectioning (frozen and paraffin).
• Learning and acquiring images using fluorescence microscopy.
• Learning and conducting neurological behavioral tests in mice following stroke and brain trauma.

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.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Certifications:
• None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well a