Part-Time Lab Technician - Isotope Analysis Prep

Penn State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time lab technician for its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. This role, requiring 16-24 hours per week, seeks candidates with experience in laboratory techniques, especially basic wet chemistry, and coursework in geochemistry.

The technician will be responsible for cleaning labware, weighing samples, and performing routine sample preparations while gaining valuable experience in EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS operations. Commitment to professionalism and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory techniques, especially in basic wet chemistry.
• Experience in sample preparation for isotope analysis preferred but not required.
• Coursework training or experience in geochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of labware.
• Weighing of samples and standards.
• Performing routine sample preparation using acidic reagents.
• Assisting with routine running and general maintenance of analytical instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Basic wet chemistry

Sample preparation

Geochemistry coursework

Education

M.Sc. in a technical field including chemistry

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Part-Time lab technician for its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. This role, requiring 16-24 hours per week, seeks candidates with experience in laboratory techniques, especially basic wet chemistry, and coursework in geochemistry.

The technician will be responsible for cleaning labware, weighing samples, and performing routine sample preparations while gaining valuable experience in EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS operations. Commitment to professionalism and safety is essential.