Research Technologist & Project Outreach Coordinator

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University in State College, PA invites applications for a Research Technologist / Project and Outreach Coordinator. The role supports two research labs, providing lab operations, project management, and outreach coordination across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will manage purchasing, budgeting, and supply ordering; assist with molecular biology workflows, data management, and science communication activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; no prior experience needed.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory purchasing, budget tracking, and supply ordering; maintain accurate records of expenditures and assist with financial documentation.
• Support laboratory experiments and technical activities, including molecular and microbiological procedures such as DNA extraction, sample processing, and maintenance of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory systems, laboratory safety records, equipment, and shared resources to ensure efficient laboratory operations.
• Coordinate project activities, including scheduling meetings, tracking milestones and deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and facilitating communication among project participants.
• Organize and support outreach and engagement activities with schools, community partners, collaborators, and research participants; assist with educational programming, curriculum development, and dissemination of project materials.
• Support data management, data processing, and basic data analysis activities; assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, educational materials, and communication products.
• Coordinate science communication activities, including multimedia content, public engagement events, podcasts, exhibits, and other outreach initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory personnel, project collaborators, external partners, and university staff to ensure projects remain on schedule and laboratory needs are met.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Data management

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn State University in State College, PA invites applications for a Research Technologist / Project and Outreach Coordinator. The role supports two research labs, providing lab operations, project management, and outreach coordination across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will manage purchasing, budgeting, and supply ordering; assist with molecular biology workflows, data management, and science communication activities.