Mass Spectrometer Research Tech

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Geosciences in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences is seeking a 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.

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 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.

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should also provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

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.

Required Qualifications:

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.

Application Instructions:

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

Primary Location:

Deines Labs, Deike Building

State College, PA 16801

Supervisor:

Kate Freeman

Position Type:

Full-Time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Additional Information:

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

Benefits information:

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 https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

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