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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Human Research Technologist - Shalev Lab

🇺🇸 University Park, PA

🕑 Part-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ December 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Human Research Technologist for the Shalev Lab. The technologist will perform laboratory assays, process samples for multiple research studies focused on stress and biological aging, manage lab inventory, maintain participant databases, and assist with administrative tasks in the lab.

Highlights
  • Assist with RNA and DNA isolation, cell separation, telomere length analysis, gene expression, immune and hormone assays.
  • Conduct inventory of lab supplies and maintain participant database.
  • Manage multiple tasks within ongoing studies under Dr. Idan Shalev.
  • Required experience: minimum one year in a wet-lab environment.
  • Preferred skills: expertise in DNA and RNA extractions, qPCR analysis, and familiarity with statistical software such as R.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team.
  • Part-time employment type.
  • Employment requires successful completion of background checks per university policy.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Questions can be directed to Dr. Idan Shalev, Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health.

Part-Time Human Research Technologist - Shalev Lab Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. 
 
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Biobehavioral Health seeks a candidate for a position as a Human Research Technologist to work with Dr. Idan Shalev. Research in the lab focuses on identifying mechanisms underpinning the biological embedding of stress and its effect on biological aging across the lifespan. Technologies used in the lab include RNA and DNA isolation from human tissues, cell separation, telomere length analysis, gene expression, immune and hormone assays. The part-time position is for a Research Technologist to assist Dr. Shalev with laboratory assays and processing samples in multiple ongoing studies, conduct inventory of lab supplies, maintain participant database and assist with other administrative laboratory procedures.

All candidates should have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work with a team. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and attention to detail are essential. Minimum requirements are at least one year of experience working in a wet-lab. Preference will be given for candidates with expertise in DNA and RNA extractions from multiple tissues, and qPCR analysis, and ideally knowledge in statistical software (preferably R).

Applications should include a cover letter, C.V., and contact information for three professional references. Questions regarding this position should be direct to Dr. Idan Shalev, Associate Professor of Biobehavioral Health, ius14@psu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
 
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
 
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.
 
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity 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.

 The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
 

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