Isotope Lab Technician – IRMS & Geochemistry (Part-Time)

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Laboratory environment

Job summary

Penn State University’s Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at University Park seeks a part-time lab technician (16-24 hrs/week) for the stable isotope IRMS facility. The role involves wet chemistry, sample prep, and routine instrument maintenance, under the LIME Executive Director.

Experience in basic lab techniques is required or trained; M.Sc. in a chemistry-related field is encouraged. Background checks will be completed as per university policy.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in laboratory techniques, especially basic wet chemistry.
• Coursework training or experience in geochemistry is preferred.
• M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of labware.
• Weighing of samples and standards.
• Performing routine sample preparation using acidic reagents.
• Using and preparing acid solutions.
• Assisting with routine running and general maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
• Completing other lab-specific tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis.

Education

M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry

Tools

EA-IRMS

GB-IRMS

Job description

Penn State University’s Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at University Park seeks a part-time lab technician (16-24 hrs/week) for the stable isotope IRMS facility. The role involves wet chemistry, sample prep, and routine instrument maintenance, under the LIME Executive Director.

Experience in basic lab techniques is required or trained; M.Sc. in a chemistry-related field is encouraged. Background checks will be completed as per university policy.