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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Hematology Oncology, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist to conduct research and suggest process improvements, train users on equipment technology and procedures, compile and verify data for reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Participate in the development and design of research projects

• C onduct research under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel and according to standard protocols or research plans

• Investigate and evaluate research methods and suggest options for improving experimental process and quality

• May be responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory or research area within a department and related data analysis for a research project

• May oversee day-to-day operations of project

• Collect and correlate data, recognize discrepancies in results, and follow protocols through a series of related detailed steps or processes

• Initiate or contribute data/analysis/design for use in technical reports, documents, proposals, or oral/written presentations

• Prepares reports, drafts manuscripts, and may present data at meetings and conferences

• Train users in equipment operation and research techniques, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations and outcomes

• Schedule and maintain records of equipment/facility

• May assemble, test calibrate, clean or make minor repairs to equipment

• May manage a limited budget

• May supervise lower level staff, wage employees and/or students

  This will be filled at an Professional or Intermediate Professional depending on the candidate's experience and education. This position typically requires a Bachelor's d egree or higher plus 1 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience .

  This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check  

  The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $74,000.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/comp-modernization) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 814-865-1473.

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