Part-time Lime Lab Technician

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, US
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Experience or training in laboratory technique
Basic wet chemistry skills
Trace-metal cleaning of labware
** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Lime Lab Technician to support its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. The role requires experience or training in laboratory techniques, particularly in basic wet chemistry, with a focus on geochemistry or chemistry. **

Job Summary

  • The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment seeks a part-time lab technician to support geochemical analysis at Penn State University Park.
  • Tasks include trace-metal cleaning, sample weighing, acid digestion, and assisting with the maintenance of analytical instrumentation.
  • Full lab-specific training on all methods will be provided to successful candidates who demonstrate aptitude in analytical chemistry.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Lime Lab Technician to support its Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the University Park campus. The role requires experience or training in laboratory techniques, particularly in basic wet chemistry, with a focus on geochemistry or chemistry. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience or training in laboratory technique
  • Basic wet chemistry skills
  • Trace-metal cleaning of labware
  • Weighing samples and standards
  • Performing routine dilutions using acidic reagents

Nice-to-have

  • Coursework in geochemistry or chemistry
  • Analytical experience preferred
  • Professionalism and dependability
  • Safety consciousness
  • Team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • B.A., B.S., or M.Sc. in technical field including chemistry
  • Appropriate experience if without bachelor's degree
  • Successful completion of background checks
  • Part-time availability (10-24 hrs/week)

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