Lab Technician, Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME)

The Pennsylvania State University; Ferguson Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State, Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at University Park, is seeking a part-time lab technician (16–24 hrs/week) for the IRMS facility. The role involves wet chemistry tasks, sample prep for isotope analysis, and routine instrument maintenance, reporting to the LIME Executive Director.

Candidates should have lab technique experience, a background in chemistry, and the ability to work in a team in a university lab setting. EEO rights apply to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in laboratory techniques, especially basic wet chemistry.
• Experience in sample preparation for isotope analysis is preferred.
• M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry encouraged.
• Geochemistry coursework or experience is a plus.

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 maintenance of analytical instrumentation.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the Penn State University Park campus seeks to fill a Part-Time (16-24 hrs/week) lab technician position in the stable isotope IRMS facility.

The candidate must have experience or training in laboratory techniques, especially in basic wet chemistry. Experience in sample preparation for isotope analysis and some analytical experience is preferred, but not required.

The preferred candidate will either have coursework training or experience in geochemistry. Candidates with a M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry are encouraged to apply.

Tasks will include:

• 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, and Completing other lab-specific tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis

The successful candidate will work in the LIME IRMS lab and will gain experience with EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS.

The successful candidate will be part of a team and will bring professionalism, dependability, and safety consciousness to the job.

The candidate will report to the LIME Executive Director.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

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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.

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