Research Technologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are recruiting for a Research Technologist to work in the lab of Steven Hicks, MD, PhD in the Department of Pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA.  The successful applicant needs to have experience in cell culture (cell treatment, harvesting, transfection), as well as molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot analysis, ELISAs, immunohistochemistry). The position will require processing of human saliva, breastmilk, cerebrospinal fluid, stool, blood, and urine samples under approved protocols. The applicant should be able to work on weekends and evenings when experiments dictate. Experience with Mac and PC computers, Word, and Excel are necessary. This position will be filled at a level 1 or level 2 depending on education and experience.

This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 1.  Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

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. 

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 .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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.

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  

• 
  If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
  

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

We are recruiting for a Research Technologist to work in the lab of Steven Hicks, MD, PhD in the Department of Pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA.  The successful applicant needs to have experience in cell culture (cell treatment, harvesting, transfection), as well as molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA extraction, quantitative real-time PCR, Western blot analysis, ELISAs, immunohistochemistry). The position will require processing of human saliva, breastmilk, cerebrospinal fluid, stool, blood, and urine samples under approved protocols. The applicant should be able to work on weekends and evenings when experiments dictate. Experience with Mac and PC computers, Word, and Excel are necessary. This position will be filled at a level 1 or level 2 depending on education and experience.

This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 1.  Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

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. 

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 .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

EEO is the Law

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, 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.

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines

Hershey, PA