Research Technologist – Lasky lab

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A Research Technologist 2 position is available at The Pennsylvania State University  with a flexible start date. The successful candidate will provide research support and perform organizational activities in the laboratory of Dr. Jesse Lasky, Assistant Professor of Biology.

The Lasky Lab uses lab and field experiments, physiology, and genomics to study how environment shapes genetic diversity of plants, with goals of learning about basic biology and informing management under environmental change. This Research Technologist will assist with research projects and perform tasks related to laboratory operations and maintenance. Under supervision of the Principal Investigator and senior lab members, the technologist will conduct a variety of routine experiments following established procedures and protocols, which may include plant phenotyping, DNA or RNA extraction, and other plant growth or molecular laboratory techniques.
 

Responsibilities may also include:

• Data collection from field or growth chamber experiments

• Analysis of data using basic statistics

• Maintenance and organization of laboratory equipment and supplies

• Plant propagation and maintenance
   

Essential functions include:

• Conducts routine experiments following appropriate protocols and procedures

• Records results and maintains accurate records of experiments

• Performs limited data interpretation and assists with basic statistics and analysis

• Maintains laboratory equipment and orders/keeps inventory of supplies

• Prepares stock solutions, reagents and other media

• Monitors plant growth, collects data or samples, and maintains records

Education and Experience

This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hands-on laboratory experience is preferred, with expertise in more than one of the following areas: plant growth/horticulture in the field, greenhouse, growth chamber, DNA & RNA extraction, plant physiology, molecular biology and genetics, data management or statistical analysis.

The successful applicant must have the ability to plan, execute, interpret, summarize, and troubleshoot independent research and collaborate effectively with members of a research team. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are required.
 

Additional Information

Include a cover letter that summarizes relevant experience and reasons for interest in the job, along with a CV that includes contact information for three references (name, position title, mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail address).

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of extension.

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