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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 Ecosystem Science and Management department in the College of Agricultural Sciences is hiring a research technologist to support amphibian research projects associated with our NSF-funded research and assist with general lab maintenance and operations in the Bletz Lab.

Responsibilities include:

• oversee and perform amphibian breeding and care tasks

• assist graduate students with experimental sampling and performing molecular sample processing (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR)

• contribute to ordering, lab organization and inventory maintenance

• contribute to field work sampling

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None If filled as Research Technologist - Life Sciences - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $34,800.00 - $55,500.00.

 

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