• 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State College of Medicine, The Cheng/Ang Lab at Jake Gittlen Laboratories for Cancer Research, in Hershey, PA is searching for a Web Designer.

The successful applicant will be engage collaboratively in the laboratory mission to create user-friendly, scientifically useful, attractive, and functionally polished scientific web-based resources for science and society. The lab maintains two atlases, and This individual will initially work with our atlases' coordinators and IT department to recode the Bio-atlas and bring it up-to-date. This individual will be responsible for implementing new features and functionality, ensuring high-performance and availability, and maintaining all technical aspects of the Bio-atlas webpage. The ideal candidate would have hands-on experience developing and maintaining scientific websites; be proficient with core web technologies including but not limited to, JavaScript (jQuery), CSS, Web standards, Python, Django, SQL, Apache, OpenSeaDragon and HTML/HTML5; have experience working with PHP and creating custom Drupal modules; have a solid understanding of databases; have experience with version control and be able to demonstrate his or her ability to meet project goals and document solutions. This candidate will also perform unit integration and testing, troubleshoot errors in new and legacy code. This person would be comfortable with collaboration and communication tools such as Jira, GitLab, Slack, Teams, etc. Basic Linux admin skills, familiarity with accessibility and assistive technologies are also helpful.

In addition, it will be an added advantage if this individual has the knowledge of bioinformatics and can assist the lab in genomic analysis. The genomic data includes data from SNP chip genotyping, whole genome sequencing generated using platforms from Illumina, Bionano, Nanopore and PacBio, and transcriptomics.

The technologist must also keep a detailed record of all workflows, software documentation, and experiments, help to train new staff or students, assist in writing manuscripts and proposals, and collaborate with other research staff. The candidate is expected to communicate daily with PIs and co-workers he/she/they are working with directly. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team and be able to complete assigned tasks in timely manner.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

2+ years related experience

Associate's Degree or higher, Bachelor of Science Degree or related field preferred

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

This position will require successful completion of standard background checks.

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.

Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster

PA State Labor Law Poster

Affirmative Action

Penn State Policies

Copyright Information

Hotlines