Part-time Microplastics Lab Technician/analyst-ldir

ist.psu.edu

State College, PA, US
Base: $15.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid
Ldir imaging spectroscopy operation
Contamination-controlled sample workflows
Standard operating procedure adherence
The position supports multidisciplinary research on contaminants by performing sample processing and instrumental analysis of microplastics using LDIR imaging spectroscopy

Job Summary

  • The position supports multidisciplinary research on contaminants by performing sample processing and instrumental analysis of microplastics using LDIR imaging spectroscopy.
  • Successful candidates must follow established standard operating procedures to prepare environmental, biological, and ecological samples while maintaining contamination-controlled workflows.
  • The role requires interpreting spectral data to assign polymer types, particle size metrics, and morphologies while ensuring results meet project QA/QC requirements.

Matching Summary

The position supports multidisciplinary research on contaminants by performing sample processing and instrumental analysis of microplastics using LDIR imaging spectroscopy.

Salary

Base: $15.00/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • LDIR imaging spectroscopy operation
  • contamination-controlled sample workflows
  • standard operating procedure adherence
  • environmental sample digestion techniques
  • spectral library management

Nice-to-have

  • detail-oriented analytical mindset
  • multidisciplinary research collaboration
  • strong data integrity focus
  • safe laboratory practice commitment

Key Requirements

  • Background check completion required
  • Penn State internal or external applicant status
  • Experience with oxidative or enzymatic digestion

Work Rights

Not specified

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