Pennsylvania State University Hiring for Research Technologist 2 – Experimental Pathology at Hershey, Pennsylvania Full Time

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania College of Medicine, Department of Experimental Pathology, in Hershey, PA is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist 2 to conduct research and suggest process improvements, train users on equipment technology and procedures, compile and verify data for reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in the development and design of research projects

• C onduct research under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans

• Investigate and evaluate research methods and suggest options for improving experimental process and quality

• May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and related data analysis for a research project

• May oversee day-to-day operations of project

• Collect and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes

• Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations

• Prepares reports, drafts manuscripts, and may present data at meetings and conferences

• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations and outcomes

• Schedule and maintain records of equipment/facility

• May assemble, test calibrate, clean or make minor repairs to equipment

• May manage a limited budget

• May supervise lower level staff, wage employees and/or students

  This position typically requires a Bachelor’s d egree or higher plus 4 years 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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