Penn State University's Bordenstein Laboratory seeks a Research Technologist to design, implement, support, analyze, and report on rigorous research in molecular biology, specifically to transform a fastidious bacterium.
Requirements
- Experiences with plasmid constructs
- Genome sequencing and analysis
- Insect cell culture
- Genetic transformation of bacteria
- Insect handling
- PCR and qPCR
- Microscopy
Responsibilities
- Experimental design, implementation, analysis, time management, and reporting
- Preparation and adherence to new scientific protocols, specimen evaluation, and biostatistics
- Co-authorship 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 cell culture establishment and maintenance, microscopy, plasmid constructs, transformation of intracellular bacteria, transinfection of bacteria into host insects by microinjection, genome sequencing and analysis, insect handling, tissue dissections, biological marker staining, and genotyping and quantification of insect and symbiont cells using PCR and qPCR
Other
- Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
- Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, communication, and documentation skills are essential
- Ability to work within a team environment and demonstrate a genuine appreciation in working, leading, and managing diverse audiences
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
