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Lab Coordinator - Vazquez lab

The Pennsylvania State University
paid time off, sick time
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
May 09, 2025
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. This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding. POSITION SPECIFICS A position is available for a Lab Coordinator Life Sciences (Intermediate Professional) in the Vazquez Lab. The Vazquez Lab studies the evolution of aging-related traits across mammals and the gene regulatory networks that govern them. Projects in the laboratory include: the evolution of somatic mutations across bats; differences in DNA damage repair across mammals; and population genetics of bats and other mammals. The role's primary responsibilities will be to maintain and organize our chemical and biological inventories, including coordinating lab orders, obtaining supplier quotes, and making purchases; to maintain equipment records, including scheduling regular maintenance; and to maintain a catalog of standard operating procedures in the lab, including training new and existing lab members. Additionally, the Lab Coordinator will be expected to assist with experiments to generate data for grant proposals, including data analysis. Experiments in the lab will include the following techniques: mammalian cell culture, molecular biology (including: DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, PCR, RT-qPCR, Western blots, and nucleic acid library preparation for sequencing), cellular biology (including: imaging and immunohistochemistry), high-throughput assays (fluorescence- and luminescence-based), and flow cytometry. Participation in lab meetings is expected. Mustworkeffectively in a team setting, be able to communicate well, and keep clear records. Rabies vaccination and biennial titer checks are strongly recommended OR required and will be covered by the laboratory. The successful applicant must have strong organizational skills; attention to detail; the ability toworkboth independently and collaboratively in a research team; good interpersonal skills; a love of learning and education; and the ability to communicate clearly with team members and the PI. MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research interests, a current CV, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For further information, please email Juan Vazquez at jmv5998@psu.edu. BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $42,100.00 - $61,000.00. 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