Part-time Microplastics Lab Technician/analyst-ldir

Bordenstein Lab

University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
Base: $15.00ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
Hybrid
Sample preparation and handling
Ldir instrument operation
Data interpretation and quality control
The Penn State Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Part-Time Microplastics Laboratory Technician/Analyst to support sample processing and instrumental analysis of microplastics using LDIR imaging spectroscopy

Job Summary

  • The Penn State Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Part-Time Microplastics Laboratory Technician/Analyst to support sample processing and instrumental analysis of microplastics using LDIR imaging spectroscopy.
  • Key Responsibilities include sample receipt, preparation, LDIR instrument operation, data interpretation, and QA/QC and reporting.
  • This position contributes to multidisciplinary research on contaminants and supports internal and external projects with an emphasis on data integrity, method traceability, and safe laboratory practice.

Matching Summary

The Penn State Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory seeks a detail-oriented Part-Time Microplastics Laboratory Technician/Analyst to support 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

  • Sample preparation and handling
  • LDIR instrument operation
  • Data interpretation and quality control
  • Follow standard operating procedures
  • Contamination-controlled workflows

Nice-to-have

  • Detail-oriented
  • Data integrity focus
  • Method traceability
  • Safe laboratory practice

Key Requirements

  • Must be a current Penn State employee or student for internal application
  • External applicants must complete the external application process
  • Successful completion of background check(s)

Work Rights

Not specified

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