Part-Time Facilities & Lab Support Technician

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) is seeking a part-time building facility and safety support assistant to help maintain core laboratory facilities in the Millennium Science Complex. The position is approximately 10–16 hours per week and supports the MRI technical service team.

The role involves assisting with facility inspections, inventory of research equipment and parts, and basic lab set-ups on projects.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical skills and ability to operate common lab equipment.
• Excellent customer service and communication with lab users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting on facility inspections and safety checks.
• Inventorying research equipment and parts; supporting procurement as needed.
• Performing basic laboratory set-ups and project support for MRI labs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Engineering undergraduate

Job description

Penn State University’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) is seeking a part-time building facility and safety support assistant to help maintain core laboratory facilities in the Millennium Science Complex. The position is approximately 10–16 hours per week and supports the MRI technical service team.

The role involves assisting with facility inspections, inventory of research equipment and parts, and basic lab set-ups on projects.