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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (https://www.ems.psu.edu/) (EMS) is seeking a Lab Coordinator to coordinate operational activities in the Energy Institute (https://www.energy.psu.edu/) ’s research laboratories. The coordinator will ensure laboratory security, efficiency, safety, and quality control; serve as the safety officer; assist with planning labs, experiments, and research projects; provide support to students and other researchers; ensure equipment and material availability; maintain relationships with agencies, contractors, vendors; comply and report project funding, sourcing, and research progress data; assist with development of grants and proposals.

Primary Job responsibilities include:

• Coordinate operational activities in the research laboratories within the EMS Energy Institute; provide support services to researchers, faculty, students, and technicians.

• Oversee laboratory security, efficiency, and quality control; develop and implement policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Serve as laboratory safety officer; ensure laboratories are maintained and operated in compliance with safety regulations; coordinate activities with IACUC, environmental health, and other safety compliance officers; maintain records.

• Assist faculty and researchers in planning experiments; make equipment, material, and supply recommendations; design/develop equipment specifications, help in implementation of bench and pilot test experiments.

• Set up and demonstrate equipment technology; troubleshoot problems with equipment, perform maintenance of equipment.

• Contribute to research project advancement; collect, compile, and process data.

• Assist with laboratory related details on research and grant proposals.

• Coordinate use and reporting of research budget and funds.

• Provide academic activity support; guide students during lab activities; review, analyze, and advise on project feasibility; schedule laboratories and facilitate set up/tear down.

• Report laboratory use and research progress data, including testing activities and technical issues; write reports and maintain logs.

  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.

  This is a two-year, limited-term position with the excellent possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

  Required Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Application Instructions:

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

Primary Location:

EMS Energy Institute (http://www.energy.psu.edu/)

C211 Coal Utilization Laboratory

University Park, PA 16802

Due to the nature of the work, this position requires in-person work.

Benefits Information:

Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 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 salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$46,400.00 - $67,300.00

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.

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

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