Research Technologist - Cell and Biological Systems
 The Pennsylvania State University | |
paid time off, sick time, remote work
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Hershey | |
 Oct 02, 2025 | |
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.POSITION SPECIFICS The Yandong Zhou lab at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA in the Department of Cell and Biological Systems is recruiting a Research Technologist. The responsibilities of the position include lab ordering, lab organization and providing research support to postdocs and students in the lab. The person hired will undertake routine molecular biology approaches in plasmid construction, gene mutation, plasmid purification, transfection procedures, tissue culture of mammalian cell lines, and routine breeding, genotyping and care of transgenic mice. The research technologist will receive training in standard techniques in molecular biology, cell biology, and animal care. The person hired will be perform molecular cloning, tissue culture, mouse colony maintenance and general lab organization. Primary responsibilities include undertaking molecular cloning techniques to introduce mutations within plasmids, undertaking CRISPR/Cas9 deletion of genes in cell lines, establishing and maintaining cultured cell lines for experiments, transient transfection of cells, selection of clonal cells lines stably expressing gene products, performing single cell fluorescence imaging for stable cell lines, mouse genotyping and preparation of lab reagents. Specific experience in all of these technologies is not required but the candidate should have sufficient molecular and cellular training to be able to become proficient in these approaches. The successful candidate will be an organized team player, and able to communicate effectively with the research team, as well as undertake training and mentoring of students and visiting scholars. The person hired must meet the current NIH requirements for biomedical research to assure quality of research with rigorous and reproducible data collection and analyses. The candidate for this position should have a solid foundation in biology and demonstrate the ability to learn new concepts and approaches. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: NoneBACKGROUND 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. 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