Research Technologist - Pediatrics: Genomics & Models

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans

Paid time off

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Research Technologist to contribute to cancer biology projects at 30 hours per week. The role involves working with cell culture, mouse cancer models, and diverse molecular biology techniques, with access to advanced sequencing and genomic tools.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of cancer research experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong analytical mindset. Benefits apply to this 75% FTE position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a combination of education and experience as described.
• 2–3 years of prior research experience in a cancer research lab preferred.
• Familiarity with whole-genome CRISPR/Cas9 screening and advanced molecular biology techniques.

Responsibilities

• Will work with cell culture, mouse cancer models, and a variety of molecular biology techniques.
• Opportunity to engage with cutting‑edge methodologies in a research setting.

Skills

cell culture

mouse cancer models

molecular biology techniques

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Penn State University in Hershey, PA, is seeking a full-time Research Technologist to contribute to cancer biology projects at 30 hours per week. The role involves working with cell culture, mouse cancer models, and diverse molecular biology techniques, with access to advanced sequencing and genomic tools.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of cancer research experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a strong analytical mindset. Benefits apply to this 75% FTE position.