Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Intermediate Professional - Vazquez Lab

About the role

A position is available immediately for a Research Technologist Intermediate Professional in the Vazquez Lab. The Vazquez Lab studies the evolution of aging-related traits across mammals and the gene regulatory networks that govern them. Projects in the laboratory include: the evolution of somatic mutations across bats; differences in DNA damage repair across mammals; and population genetics of bats and other mammals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and execute experiments to study epigenetic modifications, chromatin structure, gene expression, and somatic mutations across several species, tissue types, and ages.
• Assist other researchers in the lab with the preparation and execution of their experiments.
• Maintain reproducible records of all experimental notes, procedures, and analyses.
• Maintain robust and redundant backups of all data in the lab.
• Work effectively in a team setting, communicate well, and participate in regular lab meetings.

Requirements

• Prior experience in processing tissues and cells to isolate cells and nuclei.
• Prior experience with library preparation and sequencing-based methods to study DNA modifications (such as bisulfite sequencing or single-molecule long-read sequencing), chromatin accessibility, structure, and modifications (such as ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, CUT&RUN, FIBER-seq, or DIMELO-seq), or gene expression (such as bulk, single-cell, or single-nuclei RNA sequencing).
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team; good interpersonal skills; a high degree of dexterity and fine motor movements; and the ability to carry containers weighing up to 50-lbs safely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Skills

• Experience with mammalian cell culture (BSL-1, BSL-2, and BSL-2 with BSL-3 safety practices)
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blots, and nucleic acid library preparation for sequencing)
• Experience with cellular biology techniques (imaging and immunohistochemistry)
• Experience with high-throughput assays (fluorescence- and luminescence-based)
• Experience with flow cytometry

Benefits

Salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00. 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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pay

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $40,608.00 - $58,836.00.

Schedule

Not specified.