Lab Technician, Laboratory Isotopes and Metals Environment; LIME

Job Description and Position Requirements

Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME) at the Penn State University Park campus seeks to fill a Part‑Time (16–24 hrs/week) lab technician position in the stable isotope IRMS facility.

The candidate must have experience or training in laboratory techniques, especially in basic wet chemistry. Experience in sample preparation for isotope analysis and some analytical experience is preferred, but not required. The preferred candidate will either have coursework training or experience in geochemistry. Candidates with a M.Sc. in a technical field that includes chemistry are encouraged to apply.

• Cleaning of labware
• Weighing samples and standards
• Performing routine sample preparation using acidic reagents
• Using and preparing acid solutions
• Assisting with routine running and general maintenance of analytical instrumentation
• Completing other lab‑specific tasks as needed on a day‑to‑day basis

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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