Part-Time LIME Lab Technician

Penn State University • University Park, IL

1d • 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 (10-24 hrs/week) lab technician for its geochemistry facility. The role requires experience or training in laboratory techniques, particularly basic wet chemistry. While experience in sample preparation for geochemical analysis and some analytical experience is preferred, it is not mandatory. Candidates should ideally have coursework or experience in geochemistry, chemistry, or a similar technical field. A B.A., B.S., or M.Sc. in a technical field with chemistry content is encouraged, but candidates without a bachelor's degree may be considered if they demonstrate aptitude in analytical chemistry. Full lab-specific training will be provided for all methods. The successful candidate will work across LIME's analytical facilities, gaining broad experience in various analytical techniques, and is expected to contribute professionalism, dependability, and safety consciousness to the team.

Requirements

• Experience or training in laboratory technique, especially in basic wet chemistry
• Coursework training or experience in geochemistry or chemistry (or a similar technical field) or both
• B.A., B.S., or a M.Sc. in some technical field that includes chemistry (candidates without a bachelor’s, but with appropriate experience showing aptitude in analytical chemistry will be considered)
• Professionalism
• Dependability
• Safety consciousness

Nice To Haves

• Experience in sample preparation for geochemical analysis
• Some analytical experience

Responsibilities

• Trace-metal cleaning of labware
• Weighing of samples and standards
• Performing routine dilutions using acidic reagents
• Using high-temperature ovens for solubilization
• 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
• Acid digestion of solid samples

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees