Research Technologist - Heart and Vascular Institute
Hershey, PAFull-time$41–59K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today
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A Research Technologist position is available in Penn State College of Medicine’s Heart and Vascular Institute in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The research spans human and animal studies and uses imaging and electrophysiologic techniques. The role includes animal colony and cell-line maintenance, flow cytometric analysis, data analysis, and support for manuscripts and grants. The position is on campus and funded for one year, with continuation dependent on university need, performance, or funding.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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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.
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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.
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If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.
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.
This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS A Research Technologist Medical Sciences position is immediately available in the Penn State College of Medicine, Heart and Vascular Institute located in Hershey, PA. Our research spans from human to animal, employing novel imaging and electrophysiologic techniques such as flow cytometry, vesicular analysis, and echocardiography, and the desired candidate should be motivated to learn new techniques and apply them in research with guidance from the PI. Candidates will be expected to maintain transgenic animal colonies and conduct their genotyping analysis, maintain cell lines, conduct flow cytometric analysis of inflammatory immune responses in different tissues, and assist with ordering, receiving, SOP’s and regulatory oversight. Candidate will also be expected to analyze the data collected and help the PI in writing manuscripts/grants originating from this data. Interested individuals should upload their current resume/CV, a cover letter including a research statement with career goals and contact information for three job references. This position is an on campus.
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
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 $40,608.00 - $58,836.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 4,447 open Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$41–59K/yr
- Pennsylvania median$67–90K/yr44 salary ranges
- US median$100–149K/yr1,995 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 37% below the Pennsylvania median midpoint ($79K) — in the lowest quarter of Researcher salary ranges in Pennsylvania.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 367 open Researcher jobs in Pennsylvania and 4,447 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 1,348 postings).
- Education
- 2,955 of the 4,447 open Researcher jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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