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Job Location drjobs

University Park, IL - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 34800 - 50500

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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.

POSITION SPECIFICS

TheBordenstein Laboratoryin Penn States One Health Microbiome Center and Departments of Biology and Entomology seeks a Research Technologist-Life Sciences (Professional) to support meaningful research on hard problems in host-microbe symbioses in the reproductive tract. Roles will include insect husbandry fitness assays tissue dissections nucleotide extractions and measurements bacterial culturing and fluorescent microscopy. The system is focused ona bacterial endosymbiont (Wolbachia) bacteriophage (phage WO) and insect hosts (Drosophilaflies andAedesmosquitoes).

The successful candidate will contribute to day-to-day lab operations including but not limited to:

Excellent problem-solving interpersonal organizational communication and documentation skills are essential. Successful candidates must be able to work within a regimented team environment and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working responsibly and diligently.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Application materials should include a single pdf with (i) a cover letter summarizing relevant experience and reasons for interest in the job (ii) a CV that includes contact information for at least three references (name position telephone number and e-mail address) and (iii) full length and first-authored works of research spanning papers reports posters and presentations.

WHO WE ARE

Pennsylvania State University is a Land-Grant university located in central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 100000 people including over 45000 students. The area is known for its highly ranked livability access to nature spanning beautiful mountains streams and parks and superb recreational opportunities and sports. State College has an excellent school system and offers a multitude of cultural events.

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 $34800.00 - $50500.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity respect and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the universitys teaching research and service mission.

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