- Location
- Penn State University Park, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Customer Service
- Source
- Workday
Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a Part-Time Research Supporter to provide excellent customer service while facilitating research involving stable isotopes of organic materials and mass spectrometers.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain and operate analytical laboratory instrumentation. Tasks include implementing established procedures and evaluating the quality of analyses using standards.
- Assist in the development and modification of procedures, and standards for lab operations for diverse sample types and research objectives.
- Coordinate daily operations of lab, including purchasing supplies and maintaining standards, scheduling instrument time, keeping appropriate records, training and supervising students and ensure safe practices.
- Help organize data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations
Skills You Have:
- Experience with mass spectrometers.
- Strong attention to detail.
- A willingness to work in a fast-paced, team environment
- A commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
