Research Technologist – The Schatz Center for Tree Molecular Genetics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Hamilton Lab at The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist to develop and manage research projects, ensure quality and cost effectiveness, mentor staff, and author or coauthor published documents.

This position will manage laboratory, greenhouse, and field operations for the Hamilton Lab in research related to conservation and restoration for forest trees. Responsibilities include management and execution of workflow to complete research projects using genomics and greenhouse experiments in plants. The position will require leadership in the implementation of organization of field-collected material for plant genetics projects, the use of molecular methods; including an ability to troubleshoot DNA/RNA extraction for plants; preparation of data summaries and written reports; contributions to the development and maintenance of greenhouse, or growth chamber experiments, and include basic genetic and statistical analyses in a collaborative environment.

This position will manage laboratory operations, ensure compliance with safety requirements, contribute to financial management, and participate in broader impacts. The Hamilton Lab uses lab and field experiments, physiology, and genomics to study adaptation to climate change in forest trees, with goals of informing conservation and restoration under environmental change. This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding.

Education and Experience:
This position will be filled as an Advanced of Senior Professional depending on the final applicants education and experience. For the Advanced Professional level, the minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher level jobs.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$42,100.00 – $74,000.00

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