Part-Time Lab & Facilities Technician

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State's Materials Research Institute (MRI) is seeking a Part-Time building facility and safety support assistant, roughly 10-16 hrs per week, to assist with core laboratory facilities and safety within the Millennium Science Complex. The role supports the MRI technical service team across faculty labs and PI spaces.

The position emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, reliable recordkeeping, and learning about multiple laboratories and equipment, contributing to a safe, well-maintained

Qualifications

• hands on mechanical skills experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Engineering undergraduate with strong aptitude for mechanical systems and organization

Responsibilities

• assisting on facility inspections
• research equipment and parts inventory
• basic laboratory set-ups and projects

Skills

Mechanical skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Engineering undergrad

Job description

Penn State's Materials Research Institute (MRI) is seeking a Part-Time building facility and safety support assistant, roughly 10-16 hrs per week, to assist with core laboratory facilities and safety within the Millennium Science Complex. The role supports the MRI technical service team across faculty labs and PI spaces.

The position emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, reliable recordkeeping, and learning about multiple laboratories and equipment, contributing to a safe, well-maintained