Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Vandegrift

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Research Technologist-Life Sciences-Professional position is available immediately at The Pennsylvania State University . The successful candidate will provide research support and perform organizational activities under the direction of Dr. Kurt Vandegrift in the Department of Biology . The laboratory conducts disease ecology research to study zoonotic transmission at interface between man and animal.

The successful applicant will perform field and laboratory research under the supervision of the principal investigator (PI). Experiments will include the following techniques: Capture-mark-recapture and sampling of medium and small mammals, serum separation, management of an undergraduate team, dissections, RNA extraction and lab management. The position will also require general lab maintenance, autoclaving, reagent preparation, and data entry and organization. Participation in lab meetings and project development is highly encouraged.

Education and Experience

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher with one or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful applicant must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work both semi-independently and collaboratively in a research team, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and the PI.

Additional Information

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, a current CV/resume, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of re-funding.

Our lab is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion efforts at Penn State and we encourage individuals who identify as members of groups historically underrepresented in STEM to apply.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $50,500.00

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