Research Technologist - Pediatrics

Penn State; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Great benefits package

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics in Hershey, PA, seeks a Research Technologist to advance cellular and molecular biology projects in a 30-hour-per-week role.

You will gain hands-on experience with genome-wide CRISPR screening, mouse cancer models, RNA-seq and related techniques while contributing to a collaborative, training-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3+ years of relevant research experience preferred.
• Experience in cancer research labs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Support whole-genome CRISPR/Cas9 screening projects.
• Work with murine leukemia models and patient-derived xenografts as needed.
• Assist with sequencing and data analysis workflows.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR/Cas9

Mouse models

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

RNA-seq

ChIP-seq

ATAC-seq

Job description

## Research Technologist - PediatricsApply: College of Medicine: Full time: Posted Today: REQ\\_0000082905# **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.### This is a/an 75 % full-time equivalency (FTE) job. This position will work 30 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort. **POSITION SPECIFICS**The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Research Technologist at 30 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with cell culture, mouse cancer models, and a variety of molecular biology techniques. The position offers hands-on training experience with cutting-edge methodologies, including whole-genome CRISPR/Cas9 screening, murine and patient-derived xenograft leukemia models, RNA-seq, ChlP-seq, ATAC-seq, HiC genome organization analysis, single-cell sequencing, and other standard molecular and biochemical techniques. **Preferred Qualifications:**Applicants with 2-3 years of prior research experience in a cancer research lab will be given preference. **MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS**If filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Advanced Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:NoneIf filled as Research Technologist - Animal Sciences - Intermediate Professional, this position requires:Bachelor's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptedRequired Certifications:None### **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 $40,608.00 - $64,668.00. 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. 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