Research Technologist - Neurosurgery

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College Of Medicine, Pennsylvania, US
Base: $34,800.00 - $50,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
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Mouse husbandry and breeding
Drug administration techniques
Mouse brain tissue sectioning
** The Research Technologist position at Penn State's College of Medicine focuses on conducting research in neurosurgery, requiring hands-on experience with animal husbandry and neurological tests. The role emphasizes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive benefits, including a substantial tuition discount. **

Job Summary

  • Research Technologist - Animal Sciences perform specialized tasks associated with developing, designing, and conducting research projects and experiments under the general direction of faculty and post-docs.
  • Tasks involve working with animals confined in conventional, barrier, quarantine, and specialized biohazard housing; may require handling of acute, chronic, and infectious diseases, quarantine procedures, and radioisotopes.
  • The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The Research Technologist position at Penn State's College of Medicine focuses on conducting research in neurosurgery, requiring hands-on experience with animal husbandry and neurological tests. The role emphasizes a collaborative work environment and offers competitive benefits, including a substantial tuition discount. **

Salary

Base: $34,800.00 - $50,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mouse husbandry and breeding
  • drug administration techniques
  • mouse brain tissue sectioning
  • fluorescence microscopy imaging
  • neurological behavioral tests

Nice-to-have

  • working with biohazard housing
  • handling infectious diseases
  • radioisotope handling experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • No prior relevant work experience required
  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

Work Rights

Authorized to work in the US

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