Lab Technician, Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME)
The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the Penn State University Park campus is seeking a Part-Time lab technician (16-24 hours/week) for its stable isotope IRMS facility. The role involves supporting laboratory operations, including sample preparation and instrument maintenance. The successful candidate will gain experience with EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS instrumentation and will be expected to demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and safety consciousness.
Requirements
- Experience or training in laboratory techniques, especially in basic wet chemistry
- Coursework training or experience in geochemistry
- M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sample preparation for isotope analysis
- Some analytical experience
Responsibilities
- Cleaning of labware
- Weighing of samples and standards
- Performing routine sample preparation using acidic reagents
- Using and preparing acid solutions
- Assisting with routine running and general maintenance of analytical instrumentation
- Completing other lab-specific tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis
Benefits
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
