Research Technologist - Pediatrics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist to lead research activities, develop novel procedures, oversee project/ and or lab finances, help to identify new funding sources, write grant proposals, co-author or author publications, and review progress and evaluate research results. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Contribute to determining feasibility of research goals/objectives; may evaluate proposed or ongoing projects 

• Create opportunities to enhance technical methodology or content through expansion of existing or development of new efforts; may extend technology into new application areas 

• May manage multiple or large projects, including the planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordination of detailed phases of the work 

• May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and/or field work, and related data analysis for a research project 

• Consult with users to refine or adapt methodologies to fit specific experiment requirements, and collaborate in the development of new techniques; develop protocol and criteria 

• Review progress and evaluate results; formulate research methods and suggests options for improving quality, identify potential problems, recommend and implement solutions 

• Maintain external research relationships to identify and develop new funding sources; contribute to technical proposal preparation and/or presentations 

• Coordinate data collection and screening and verify data; conduct analysis of data, interpret and implement research methodology based on outcome of analysis 

• Co-author or author publications and may co-present results with Principal Investigator at meetings and/or conferences; assist in acquiring research funding including writing grant proposals 

• May manage a budget 

• May supervise lower level staff, wage employees and/or students 

• May also perform duties identified in lower-level(s) 

Minimum Education and Experienced Required:

Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of

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:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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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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