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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Grembi lab in the Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and One Health Microbiome Center at The Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA) is searching for a full-time Research Technologist (Professional level). The candidate will join a growing and passionate team dedicated to understanding the complex host-microbe interactions within the small and large intestine, and their impacts on maternal and child health.

The candidate’s responsibilities will include research activities including immune assays, DNA extraction and sequencing library preparation, and other laboratory techniques; establishing a workflow for receiving, processing, and maintaining inventory of samples; administrative tasks including inventory management and purchasing; and data analysis.

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with good possibility of refunding pending adequate performance and continued funding availability. This position is well suited to recent graduates interested in a career in biotechnology and/or attending graduate school; however, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. as this position is available for annual renewal.

Skills and Experience: Applicants must demonstrate that they are detail oriented, able to handle multiple tasks concurrently, highly self-motivated, and be enthusiastic to work both individually and as part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team. The applicant must have strong hands-on lab skills and previous experience working in a microbiology or molecular biology lab, including experience with common laboratory techniques like PCR and microbial culturing. The applicant must also have experience working in the R programming language.

Application Information: Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume or CV, contact information for 2-3 references, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experiences and how you will contribute to building an inclusive lab culture.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until positions are filled.<