Research Technologist

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a candidate for a Research Technologist (level 3) to develop and manage research projects, ensure quality and cost effectiveness, mentor staff, and author or co-author published documents. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Develop, design and conduct one or more small or moderately complex research projects or experiments in line with plan, reviews progress and evaluates results 

• Manage projects of small or moderate size and scope; contribute to determining feasibility of goals and objectives; responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of assigned projects 

• Participate in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions; identify problems and related technical issues leading to long-term solutions by identifying technical approaches for problem solving 

• Coordinate data collection and screening and verify data; conduct analysis of data, interpret and implement research methodology based on outcome of analysis 

• May be responsible for operation and/or oversight of a specialized research area or laboratory 

• May act as liaison with other departments, divisions or organizations to answer questions or provide advice on research projects/experiments 

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

• Mentor assigned staff in the development of technical scientific skills 

• Author/co-author on papers, proposals, presentations and reports 

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

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a level 3 and typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s degree preferred) plus 7 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The applicant should be able to:

• Operate tractors and other types of equipment

• Perform various field and laboratory operations

• Use Microsoft Office software to manage, summarize and produce summary statistics on research data

• Work with graduate students, professional staff and faculty

• Supervise summer and part-time undergraduate employees

• Be self-motivated and willing to work independently

Applicants may contact John Wallace ([email protected] ) for more details about the position.

The following background checks must be successfully completed for this position: 

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

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