Mass Spectrometer Research Tech

Overview

Mass Spectrometer Research Tech (Lab Coordinator-Physical Sciences) to provide excellent customer service while facilitating research involving stable isotopes of organic materials and mass spectrometers.

• 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 the lab, including purchasing supplies and maintaining standards, scheduling instrument time, keeping appropriate records, training and supervising students, and ensuring safe practices.
• Help organize data/findings for use in technical reports, documents, or oral/written presentations.

• 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.

This position is being filled at either the Professional or Intermediate Professional level. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or higher plus one year of related experience, an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.

To apply, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.

Deines Labs, Deike Building
State College, PA 16801

Kate Freeman

Full-Time

Non-Exempt

This is a limited-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with the possibility of re-funding.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (18 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis), sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (14 per calendar year). Please visit the benefits page for more detailed information.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.