Research Technologist - Neurosurgery

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Position Specifics

Research Technologist - Animal Sciences perform specialized tasks associated with developing, designing, and conducting research projects and experiments under the general direction of faculty and post-docs. Tasks involve working with animals confined in conventional, barrier, quarantine, and specialized biohazard housing; may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases, quarantine procedures, and radioisotopes. Learning and managing lab orders and purchases, including supplies, reagents, animals, and documentation.

• Learning and handling mouse husbandry, including breeding, PCR genotyping, and documentation.
• Learning and performing drug treatments, including tail vein injection, oral and nasal drug administration.
• Learning and conducting mouse brain tissue sectioning (frozen and paraffin).
• Learning and acquiring images using fluorescence microscopy.
• Learning and conducting neurological behavioral tests in mice following stroke and brain trauma.

Clearances Required

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

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

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

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks:

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

Salary & Benefits

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

Campus Security Crime Statistics

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.

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