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 the Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at its University Park campus. The ideal candidate should have experience in basic wet chemistry, with preference given to those with coursework or a degree in geochemistry, chemistry, or a similar field. **

Job Summary

  • The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at Penn State University Park is seeking a part-time lab technician to support geochemical analysis.
  • 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 the successful candidate who brings professionalism and safety consciousness.

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** Penn State University is seeking a part-time Lime Lab Technician to support the Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at its University Park campus. The ideal candidate should have experience in basic wet chemistry, with preference given to those with coursework or a degree in geochemistry, chemistry, or a similar field. **

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 in the lab
  • Team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • B.A., B.S., or M.Sc. in technical field including chemistry
  • Appropriate experience if no bachelor's degree
  • Successful completion of background check(s)
  • Aptitude in analytical chemistry

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