Lab Technician, Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment (LIME)
Part-timePenn State University
University Park, PAPart-timePosted 4mo agoStill listed today
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The Laboratory for Isotopes and Metals in the Environment at Penn State University Park seeks a part-time lab technician for its stable isotope IRMS facility. The candidate must have laboratory techniques experience or training, especially in basic wet chemistry. Sample preparation for isotope analysis and analytical experience are preferred but not required; geochemistry coursework or experience is also preferred. The role offers experience with EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS.
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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.
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Cleaning of labware
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Weighing of samples and standards
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Performing routine sample preparation using acidic reagents
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Using and preparing acid solutions
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Assisting with routine running and general maintenance of analytical instrumentation, and
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Completing other lab-specific tasks as needed on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidate will work in the LIME IRMS lab and will gain experience with EA-IRMS and GB-IRMS. The successful candidate will be part of a team and will bring professionalism, dependability, and safety consciousness to the job. The candidate will report to the LIME Executive Director.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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How this job compares
Set against the 2,146 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$51–71K/yr262 salary ranges
- Pennsylvania median$18–21/hr38 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 134 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,146 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
- Geisinger17 open
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- Experience
- Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (891 postings).
- Education
- 279 of the 2,146 open Laboratory Technician jobs (13%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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