Research Technologist

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POSITION SPECIFICS The laboratory of Manuel Llinás in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Huck Institutes for the Life Sciences seeks applicants for a Research Technologist position. The main research focus in the Llinás lab is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the malaria disease. Current funded projects we are recruiting for focus on dissecting transcriptional regulation in the malaria parasite using a variety of genetic tools including CRISPR-based modification of the parasite genome. This position will involve Plasmodium molecular biology and cell culture and will address questions associated with the regulation of blood-stage parasite development as well as gametocyte commitment and development. The technologist will be expected to conduct laboratory experiments independently while carefully managing and recording experimental conditions. In addition to these duties, the technologist will also contribute to the preparation of reagents and other support duties to facilitate a productive and efficient lab environment. The technologist is expected to be familiar with the current literature and projects of the lab and will also maintain an independent research project and will participate in group meetings and perform other related duties as assigned. Applicants should possess the ability to work well with others and must have excellent organizational skills and flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and have a strong attention to detail, and excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint will be preferred. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education. Required Certifications: None APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please provide contact information for three references that can provide letters of recommendation. WHO WE ARE Dr. Llinás is the Ernest C. Pollard Professor of Biotechnology in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Department of Chemistry, and is a member of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences where he is the co-director of the Center for Malaria Research (CMaR, http://cmar.psu.edu) and participates in the Center for Infectious Disease Dynamic (CIDD, http://www.cidd.psu.edu), the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation (CEGR, https://www.cegr.psu.edu), and the Center for RNA Molecular Biology (https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers/center-for-rna-molecular-biology) For more information about the Llinás lab: http://llinaslab.psu.edu BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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