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