Pennsylvania State University
Part-Time Cleanroom/Lab Teaching Assistant
Edtech.com's Summary
- Assist in instructing labs and grading lab reports and exams for the Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology capstone program.
- Experience required with vacuum systems, nanofabrication equipment, and characterization techniques.
- Must have good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- Part-time employment with varying hours depending on lab schedules.
- Position is within the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU) in the College of Engineering.
- Employment requires successful completion of background checks as per university policies.
- Part of Penn State University, a leading institution committed to equity, integrity, and community values.
- Job requisition ID: REQ_0000077706.
Part-Time Cleanroom/Lab Teaching Assistant Full Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU), in the College of Engineering, seeks to hire a part-time TA/cleanroom assistant for the summer 2026 Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology (NMT) capstone semester program. Duties will include grading lab reports and exams, and assisting with instructing labs in a cleanroom environment. Hours will vary depending on lab schedules. The successful candidate must have previous experience with vacuum systems, nanofabrication equipment, and characterization techniques. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment required.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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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.
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