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POSITION SPECIFICS

TheBordenstein LaboratoryinPenn State UniversitysDepartments of Biology and Entomology and One Health Microbiome Center seeks aResearch Technologist (Advanced Professional)to design implement support analyze and report on rigorous research in host-microbe symbioses and the microbiome sciences spanning insect endosymbionts bacteriophages and various animal-associated microbiomes. 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 (Wolbachia) modify reproduction in Drosophila melanogaster.

The successful candidate will have priority tasks in the following areas:

• Independent experimental design implementation analysis time management and reporting
• Preparation and adherence to new scientific protocols specimen evaluation and biostatistics
• Coauthorship of scientific papers grants presentations and summary reports
• Contribution to research methods solutions and technical approaches for problem solving
• Data collection data analysis statistics and visualizations
• Management of trainees for molecular biology skills biosafety measures lab policies equipment proper record keeping organismal maintenance and performance review
• Various experimental tasks including but not limited to insect handling tissue dissections biological marker staining fluorescent microscopy microinjections protein biology biochemistry and genotyping and quantification of insect and symbiont cells using PCR and qPCR
• Daily handling and maintenance of laboratory insect colonies at the scale of hundreds to thousands of insects per day
• Troubleshooting of emergencies day-to-day questions by lab members and laboratory scheduling
• Assistance of lab management and ongoing entomologymicrobiology molecular biology experiments as assigned
• Maintenance of a welcoming safe and professional environment adherent to lab expectations

Excellent problem-solving interpersonal organizational communication and documentation skills are essential. The successful candidate must be able to work within a team environment and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working leading and managing diverse audiences.

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Additional Information:

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 for a complete review of scholarship; the portfolio may be unpublished and not biology related. This position is funded for 12 months from date of hire with possibility of re-funding pending review of performance. Please contact for additional information.

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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.

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