Researcher

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Title:                Research Faculty – Researcher

Department:    Surgery/Applied Biomedical Engineering

FLSA:             Academic

Summary of Job:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering in the College of Medicine at the Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania, seeks applicants for a researcher.  This position will perform a variety of specialized tasks associated with designing and conducting research projects/experiments; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes, and reports on data and all experimental procedures and protocols, maintains study records; oversees and monitors laboratory research procedures and recordings to ensure quality control and compliance; trains users in equipment operation and research techniques; may oversee laboratory operations. 

Applicants should possess a master’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent and experience in research and design of biomedical devices.

WORK ACTIVITIES:  

• Assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects, under general direction of senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans; contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions; collect, process, and present data 

• Perform mechanical design tasks including finite element and computational fluid dynamic analysis.

• Configure and operate instrumentation during laboratory and animal surgeries studies. Perform  data analysis for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations 

• Draft protocols, procedures for GLP and Quality Systems Compliance for FDA IDE studies. Guide staff on quality assure on the collection of data.

• Train users and other employees in equipment operation, research techniques, data recording functions; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities 

• Schedule certain lab or facility operations, schedule, maintain project master files for limited studies and supervise record keeping.

• Contribute to proposal drafts to obtain grant funding  

• Serve as liaison with various research parties including Principal Investigators, research faculty, physicians, other University research offices and external research agencies 

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

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

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.

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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:

Title:                Research Faculty – Researcher

Department:    Surgery/Applied Biomedical Engineering

FLSA:             Academic

Summary of Job:

The Department of Surgery, Division of Applied Biomedical Engineering in the College of Medicine at the Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, Pennsylvania, seeks applicants for a researcher.  This position will perform a variety of specialized tasks associated with designing and conducting research projects/experiments; collects, correlates, analyzes, summarizes, and reports on data and all experimental procedures and protocols, maintains study records; oversees and monitors laboratory research procedures and recordings to ensure quality control and compliance; trains users in equipment operation and research techniques; may oversee laboratory operations. 

Applicants should possess a master’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent and experience in research and design of biomedical devices.

WORK ACTIVITIES:  

• Assist in the development, design, and execution of research projects, under general direction of senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans; contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions; collect, process, and present data 

• Perform mechanical design tasks including finite element and computational fluid dynamic analysis.

• Configure and operate instrumentation during laboratory and animal surgeries studies. Perform  data analysis for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations 

• Draft protocols, procedures for GLP and Quality Systems Compliance for FDA IDE studies. Guide staff on quality assure on the collection of data.

• Train users and other employees in equipment operation, research techniques, data recording functions; explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities 

• Schedule certain lab or facility operations, schedule, maintain project master files for limited studies and supervise record keeping.

• Contribute to proposal drafts to obtain grant funding  

• Serve as liaison with various research parties including Principal Investigators, research faculty, physicians, other University research offices and external research agencies 

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

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

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