Research Technologist - Cell and Biological System

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs and conducts research projects/experiments in the laboratory/field related to Life Science disciplines.
• Investigates and evaluates research methods, advises faculty/researchers on optimal use of methodology and equipment.
• Captures, correlates, analyzes, summarizes and reports on results.
• Identifies data integrity issues.
• Trains users in equipment operation and research techniques.
• Oversight of daily operations of project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Certifications: None.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a biology, biomedical research, or laboratory setting preferred.
• Experience with animal handling, laboratory documentation, tissue dissection and processing, molecular and cellular biology techniques, imaging techniques, and data management preferred.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, well organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Roth IRA Retirement Plan.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for eligible spouses and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Skills

• Animal colony maintenance.
• Breeding management.
• Genotyping.
• Animal treatments and monitoring.
• Blood and tissue sample collection and processing.
• Tissue dissection and staining.
• Laboratory assays.
• Western blotting.
• Immunostaining.
• Imaging.
• Data collection.
• Record keeping.
• Basic data analysis.
• Figure preparation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Roth IRA Retirement Plan.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for eligible spouses and children.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Required Certifications: None.

Background Checks/Clearances

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form.
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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