Job Summary

• This position will heavily focus on the use of Drosophila transgenic expression, genetic editing techniques, fitness assays, reproductive tissue dissections, fluorescent and electron microscopy, and team management to understand the genetics and mechanisms of how endosymbiotic bacteria modify reproduction.
• The successful candidate will have priority tasks in independent experimental design, implementation, analysis, time management, and reporting, as well as coauthorship of scientific papers, grants, presentations, and summary reports.
• The Bordenstein Laboratory in Penn State University’s Departments of Biology and Entomology and One Health Microbiome Center seeks a Research Technologist (Advanced Professional) to design, implement, support, analyze, and report on rigorous research in host-microbe symbioses and the microbiome sciences.

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Salary

Base: $42,100.00 - $61,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

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