Research Technologist - Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics

Penn State

Last Updated: 7/6/2026 5:54:06 AM

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Live Market Data for this Exact Role

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Current Days Open
465
Reqs Seen
1
Current Min Salary
$55,500.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$55,500.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
465
First Seen
3/29/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$55,500.00 (Yearly)
7/6/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$55,500.00 (Yearly)
7/6/2026

Full Job Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: A full-time Research Technologist is available in the laboratory of Dr. Anirban Paul in the Neural and Behavioral Sciences Department at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey PA. The lab works on understanding brain function at the level of cell types in the context of development and aging. This position involves daily maintaining mice colonies, genotyping, and mice brain processing, immunostaining, and imaging after proper training. For qualified candidates, there may also be opportunities for independent research. In addition, taking responsibility in timely handling animal health-related issues, meeting with the lab members and the investigator routinely to assist with keeping mice records in accordance with IACUC policy. The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of lab equipment, ensuring laboratory safety and biosafety standards are maintained, ordering laboratory supplies, and updating lab inventories. Proficiency in basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) is essential. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn new techniques, demonstrate responsibility, be self-motivated and conscientious, adaptable, a strong communicator, and possess excellent organizational skills. This position will be filled at an Professional or Intermediate Professional depending on the candidate's education and experience. This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions. This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. To Apply: Please complete your online application and attach the following support documentation as separate attachments. Updated CV, brief cover letter indicating prior research experience and career goals, and relevant publications in addition to the names of 2 references. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university polices. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion inall ofits 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 salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $34,800.00 - $55,500.00 Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: 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. 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. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines Hershey, PA Theres a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the worlds universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom its the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvanias sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters more than half a million strong driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

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