Research Technologist - Paulson Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA, is seeking a Senior Research Technologist for the Paulson Lab to study stress erythropoiesis and inflammatory anemia. You will perform mammalian cell culture and in vivo mouse experiments to uncover signaling pathways governing erythroid progenitor recovery.

Responsibilities include managing the lab’s supplies, ordering, inventory, and maintaining lab safety records while ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety

Qualifications

• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Bachelor's Degree in immunology, hematology, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with flow cytometry, primary cell culture, and/or mouse models is preferred

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments using mammalian cell culture and mouse models.
• Manage ordering, purchasing, and inventory for the lab.
• Maintain lab safety records and ensure EH&S compliance.
• Oversee animal colony management and related procedures.

Skills

Cell biology

Molecular biology

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in immunology/related field

Master’s degree desirable

Tools

Flow cytometry

Primary cell culture

Mouse models

Job description

Research Technologist - Paulson Lab### Research Technologist - Paulson LabApply: Penn State University Park: Full time: Posted Yesterday: REQ\\_0000083036# **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:*** ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.* ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.### **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 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.### **POSITION SPECIFICS**The **Paulson Lab** at **The Pennsylvania State University**is seeking a motivated **Senior Research Technologist** to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating **stress erythropoiesis and inflammatory anemia**. Our research focuses on how inflammatory signaling and the hematopoietic microenvironment regulate erythroid progenitor development and recovery from anemia. Successful candidates will perform experiments using cell culture and in vivo mouse models. Experience with mammalian cell culture is required. Experience with flow cytometry and handling of mice is preferred. Candidates will also manage the animal colony. In addition to laboratory duties, the candidate will manage ordering supplies for the lab and maintain records of ordering and inventory as well as lab safety records and ensure that Environmental Health and safety regulations are followed. The position is funded by NIH grants. **Required Qualifications:*** Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications:* Bachelor's Degree in immunology, hematology, molecular/cell biology, biochemistry, or a related field is preferred. Master's degree desirable.* Experience with flow cytometry, primary cell culture, and/or mouse models is preferred The position is based at **The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania**. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### **Application Requirements:**Interested candidates should include a **CV, brief description of research experience, and contact information for references**. **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**The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $44,628.00 - $64,668.00.