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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist - Animal Sciences to collect and organize data for the use in reports and other presentations. Maintain and order supplies/equipment as needed for the lab. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Apply standard scientific practices, techniques, and methods as appropriate for specific situation, correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes

• Contribute to experiments/tests in the laboratory/field to test, prove, or modify theoretical propositions on basis of research findings and experiences of others researching in related technical areas; may include measurements and recording of observations, collecting, compiling and processing of data

• Organize data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations

• May coordinate operational activities in a research laboratory, providing support services to researchers and technicians

• Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for lab operations to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the laboratory

• Coordinate ordering, maintaining appropriate inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, lab ware, and instruments essential to the operation of the lab

• Instruct others in protocols and instrumentation

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

We are interested in studying intercellular interactions during tissue homeostasis and determining how de-regulated interactions among cells promote cell transformation and tumor progression. We integrate cutting-edge molecular, cellular, and biochemical approaches in combination with mouse tumorigenesis models to find molecular targets and biomarkers for cancer therapy. Currently, one of our major focuses is studying the impact of immune cells and metabolism deregulation on tumor microenvironment in brain tumor progression. For more information of Dr. Li’s laboratory, please refer to: https://sites.psu.edu/weililab/.

We are searching for a highly organized and self-motivated individual, ideally with previous experience in assisting lab members in individual projects. The Research Technologist will be involved in the research studying brain tumor progression and targeted therapy development using tissue culture and mouse tumor models. Successful applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in biology or related fields. Please upload your CV along with contact information for three references. Additionally, please send the information to Dr. Li at: weili@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

$34,800.00 - $55,500.00

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