Part-Time Research Support

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Department of Geosciences in University Park, PA invites applications for a Part-Time Research Supporter to assist with stable isotopes analyses and mass spectrometry in our lab, delivering reliable data and excellent customer service to researchers.

You will operate instruments, support procedure development, coordinate daily lab tasks, manage records, train students, and help prepare data for reports and presentations, contributing to a respectful, inclusive lab culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with mass spectrometers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate analytical laboratory instrumentation. Tasks include implementing established procedures and evaluating the quality of analyses using standards.
• Assist in the development and modification of procedures, and standards for lab operations for diverse sample types and research objectives.
• Coordinate daily operations of lab, including purchasing supplies and maintaining standards, scheduling instrument time, keeping appropriate records, training and supervising students and ensure safe practices.
• Help organize data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations

Skills

Mass spectrometers

Attention to detail

Team environment

DEI commitment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Research Supporter to provide excellent customer service while facilitating research involving stable isotopes of organic materials and mass spectrometers.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and operate analytical laboratory instrumentation. Tasks include implementing established procedures and evaluating the quality of analyses using standards.
• Assist in the development and modification of procedures, and standards for lab operations for diverse sample types and research objectives.
• Coordinate daily operations of lab, including purchasing supplies and maintaining standards, scheduling instrument time, keeping appropriate records, training and supervising students and ensure safe practices.
• Help organize data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations

Skills You Have

• Experience with mass spectrometers.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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