Part-Time Assistant Laboratory Analyst
Part-Time Assistant Laboratory Analyst
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The College of Agricultural Sciences Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory seeks to fill a part-time laboratory assistant analyst position at 30 to 40 hours per week beginning in July and decreasing to 10 to 20 hours at the end of August. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate to gain valuable laboratory experience.
The Agricultural Analytical Services Laboratory (AASL) provides analytical testing and research-based recommendations to support sustainable resource management decisions. The lab offers comprehensive analyses of soil media water plant tissue manure compost and other agricultural materials.
This position primarily involves assisting with the receipt sorting and preparation of sample materials for analysis including soil media plants manure biosolids and compost. Sample preparation includes drying grinding mixing subsampling and extractions. Additional tasks include operating analytical equipment such as pipettes balances pH and conductivity electrodes filtration manifolds drying ovens muffle furnaces and dishwashers. This position also assists with data collection using the Laboratory Information Management System.
Preference will be given to current or recent graduates of the Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences. Previous laboratory experience is preferred but not required. Interested candidates are invited to submit a current resume and a brief cover letter summarizing relevant training and experience with their application in WorkDay.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to John Spargo ().
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.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.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
