Part-Time Assistant Laboratory Analyst

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants. 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 (jts29@psu.edu). 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 814-865-1473. The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports both broad and specific equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines