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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 Department of Ecosystem Science and Management and the Department of Animal Science at The Pennsylvania State University are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual for a Research Technologist / Project and Outreach Coordinator position. This professional staff position will support the research programs of Dr. Estelle Couradeau and Dr. Erika Ganda (50/50 split) by providing laboratory, project management, and outreach coordination support across multiple research projects. The position integrates laboratory operations, technical research support, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and science communication activities.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring the efficient operation of two research laboratories while helping coordinate project activities, outreach initiatives, and communication efforts. This position offers opportunities to develop expertise in laboratory management, microbiology and molecular biology research, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, science communication, and data management.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage laboratory purchasing, budget tracking, and supply ordering; maintain accurate records of expenditures and assist with financial documentation.

• Support laboratory experiments and technical activities, including molecular and microbiological procedures such as DNA extraction, sample processing, and maintenance of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.

• Maintain laboratory organization, inventory systems, laboratory safety records, equipment, and shared resources to ensure efficient laboratory operations.

• Coordinate project activities, including scheduling meetings, tracking milestones and deliverables, maintaining project documentation, and facilitating communication among project participants.

• Organize and support outreach and engagement activities with schools, community partners, collaborators, and research participants; assist with educational programming, curricu