Part-Time Lab Facilities Technician: Mechanical & Safety

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

Job summary

Penn State University’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) seeks a Part-Time building facility and safety support assistant to help maintain core lab facilities in the Millennium Science Complex. The role involves assisting with inspections, inventory, and basic lab setups, supporting a dynamic team dedicated to safe, smooth operations.

Expected hours are about 10-16 per week as needed. A hands-on mechanical mindset, strong organization, and teamwork are essential, with training provided on

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

hands on mechanical skills

excellent customer service

teamwork

engineering undergrad

Job description

Penn State University’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) seeks a Part-Time building facility and safety support assistant to help maintain core lab facilities in the Millennium Science Complex. The role involves assisting with inspections, inventory, and basic lab setups, supporting a dynamic team dedicated to safe, smooth operations.

Expected hours are about 10-16 per week as needed. A hands-on mechanical mindset, strong organization, and teamwork are essential, with training provided on