It Support Specialist - Materials Research Institute

Penn State University

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00; bonus/equity: not s...
100% onsite
Exceptional customer service skills
Basic problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) seeks a full-time IT Support Specialist to provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students in a highly intensive materials research environment

Job Summary

  • Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) seeks a full-time IT Support Specialist to provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students in a highly intensive materials research environment.
  • This position will provide customer service and technical support to end-users for hardware and software and printing, solve problems, and perform analytical, technical, and administrative work in support of new and existing computer devices and workstations.
  • The salary range for this position is $46,400.00 - $67,300.00, and Penn State provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, and substantial paid time off.

Matching Summary

Penn State’s Materials Research Institute (MRI) seeks a full-time IT Support Specialist to provide technical support to faculty, staff, and students in a highly intensive materials research environment.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $67,300.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Basic problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Support research equipment interfaces

Nice-to-have

  • Work in a fast-paced technical environment
  • Collaborate with international staff and researchers

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or High School (HS)
  • Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Not specified

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