Part-Time Lab Technician

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Ecosystem Science and Management Department is seeking a part-time assistant to support the Soil Research Cluster Lab in State College. The role centers on practical lab tasks, including sample preparation for analysis, cleaning, and keeping the workspace organized.

Additional duties include ordering supplies and assisting with routine equipment operation. The anticipated schedule is 10 hours per week at an hourly rate of $18.00.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory sample preparation.
• Ability to maintain organized lab spaces.
• Willingness to perform routine lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis and maintain equipment.
• Order and stock lab supplies.
• Keep the lab clean and organized.
• Assist with general lab tasks as needed.

Skills

Lab ops

Sample prep

Org & cleanup

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description and Position Requirements

The Ecosystem Science and Management Department is looking for a motivated individual to support laboratory operations. Duties include sample preparation for analysis; ordering supplies; and maintaining overall lab organization in the Soil Research Cluster Lab, including cleaning, preparing samples, and operating equipment.

Anticipated schedule is 10 hours/week with an hourly rate of $18.00.

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