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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A full-time Research Technologist position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Amy Arnold, in the Neural and Behavioral Sciences Department, at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey PA. The work in the laboratory is focused on understanding how hormones can interact with the brain to regulate blood pressure and energy balance in mouse models of diseases such as hypertension and obesity. More details including publications can be found at the laboratory website (https://sites.psu.edu/arnoldlab/). 

The principal roles of this job will include managing inventory and ordering of supplies and animals, day-to-day care of laboratory animals, molecular assays, experiments to assess blood pressure and metabolic function, and compilation and analysis of data. If desired and qualified, independent research opportunities will be available.

Candidates must be willing to learn new techniques and be responsible, self-motivated, a good communicator, and possess strong organizational skills and basic computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office and Google documents). Previous research experience with rodents and experimental data collection and analysis is not required but will be plus. Successful candidates for this position are required to have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a biological or biomedical science field. 

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

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. 

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