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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories (EESL) invites applicants for an immediate opening for a Core Research Technologist position, to support the Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory (ECAL).

ECAL is an Institute of Energy and the Environment (IEE) shared core facility that provides open access to support all Penn State faculty, students and external customers. The laboratory supports multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research across hydrology, biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, food and plant science and material science. ECAL projects include analytical support of a wide range of contaminants of emerging concern in various matrices including water, soil/sediment, biologic, synthetic and geologic materials.

Responsibilities: The Core Research Technologist provides consultation and guidance for users on specialized research methods and techniques within a core lab facility. Following are some of the other key duties of this position:

• Guide users on experimental design, instrument capabilities, and analysis techniques

• Be responsible for all tasks associated with sample preparation of a wide range of matrices, utilize various sample preparation laboratory instruments to prepare calibration standards, weigh samples, measure sample volume, perform sample treatment, digestions, extractions, evaporation, etc.

• Laboratory glassware washing and decontamination, ordering and maintaining lab supplies inventory, and managing lab waste in accordance with established procedures.

• Oversee daily lab operations related to inventory, scheduling, and budget, and making sure that they are compliant with University, sponsor, and federal rules and regulations

• Oversee lab safety including delivering training, developing safety protocols, and maintaining safety and compliance documentation

• Ensure the availability of high-quality services for the University research community

• Provide data reports for customers

Education and Experience: This position will be filled at a Professional, or an Intermediate Professional level. For a Professional level, the minimum qualification is a Bachelor’s degree preferably in the Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A higher level of experience is required for higher level positions. The candidate must be highly organized, be attentive to detail and possess excellent analytical skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

This is a term position, funded for one year from the start date, with a possibility of renewal.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to tuition discounts (75% discount for spouse and children), and paid holidays. Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/benefits for more detailed information.

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

$38,300.00 - $61,000.00

Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

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

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