Part-Time Research Support
The Pennsylvania State University
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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
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Summary
Operate lab instruments, assist with research procedures, organize data, and support safety practices
Job title
Part-Time Research Support
Experience level
none
Industry
education
Location requirements
Penn State University Park, in-person with remote options possibly
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
University Park, State College, PA, USA