Part-Time Research Technician

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (PA, TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a part-time research technician to assist with sample preparation tasks in a dynamic laboratory setting. The role requires a detail-oriented and organized individual with basic lab skills. Responsibilities include operating various sample prep equipment and performing extractions and evaporation. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to important research while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Join a team dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and leveraging diversity for societal benefits.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented individual with basic lab skills.
• Proficient in operating various sample preparation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation tasks with different environmental matrices.
• Support sample preparation tasks, ensuring reliability and organization.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Balances

Microbalances

Geno Grinder

Ball Mill

Accelerated Solvent Extractor

Rocket evaporator

Muffle furnace

Vacuum oven

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

This part-time research technician position involves performing a variety of sample preparation tasks with different environmental matrices. The candidate must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess basic lab skills. The successful candidate will operate various sample prep equipment to perform extractions, evaporation, and sample pretreatment for analysis.

The role includes supporting sample preparation tasks, requiring reliability, organization, and proficiency with standard operating procedures. Tasks include using balances, microbalances, solid phase extraction, sample evaporation, reconstitution, and operating new lab equipment such as Geno Grinder, Ball Mill, Accelerated Solvent Extractor, Rocket evaporator, muffle furnace, and vacuum oven.

The Pennsylvania State University is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We value individual uniqueness, foster an inclusive culture, and leverage diversity for societal and institutional benefits. Inclusion is a core strength and essential to our mission.

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