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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Research Technologist. The Research Technologist- Animal Science develops, designs and conducts clinical research projects/experiments; investigates and evaluates research methods, advises faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes and reports on results; identifies data integrity issues; trains users in equipment operation and research techniques; and oversees daily operations of projects.
- Conduct clinical research projects or experiments; ensure protocol adherence; review progress and evaluate results.
- Perform a variety of experimental tasks including preparing specimens, microscopy, surgical procedures, labeling, cell cultures, and molecular and cell biology techniques.
- Execute and develop data collection procedures; record, correlate, and analyze data; prepare analysis summaries.
- Oversee the processing and archiving of clinical samples according to trial protocols.
- Contribute to the design of research methods; identify potential problems; recommend solutions and technical approaches for problem solving.
- Make recommendations for the use of data collection, management, and visualization software.
- Train users in equipment operation and research techniques; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, limitations, and outcomes.
- Develop project protocols; provide input in determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects.
- Author papers, proposals, presentations and reports in order to disseminate findings to the larger research community.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
1+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.
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.
The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$38,300.00 - $55,500.00
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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