Part-Time Lab Facilities Technician - Core Lab Support

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University, Materials Research Institute, is seeking a part-time building facility and safety support assistant (approximately 10-16 hrs/week) to assist in core labs within the Millennium Science Complex. The role supports the MRI technical service team with facility inspections, equipment inventory, and basic lab setups.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical skills, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical skills and ability to work with lab equipment.
• Strong customer service mindset for lab users and staff.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Engineering or related undergrad with mechanical systems interest and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with facility inspections and safety checks.
• Maintain inventory of research equipment and parts.
• Set up basic lab setups and assist with projects.
• Recordkeep and organize lab documentation; complete safety training.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical skills

Excellent customer service

Independent and team work

Engineering undergrad aptitude

Education

Engineering undergrad candidate

Job description

Penn State University, Materials Research Institute, is seeking a part-time building facility and safety support assistant (approximately 10-16 hrs/week) to assist in core labs within the Millennium Science Complex. The role supports the MRI technical service team with facility inspections, equipment inventory, and basic lab setups.

Ideal candidates have hands-on mechanical skills, strong customer service, and the ability to work independently or in a team.