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Pennsylvania State University

Part-Time Cleanroom/Lab Teaching Assistant

🇺🇸 University Park, PA 🕑 Part-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Teaching 🗓️ January 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Part-Time Cleanroom/Lab Teaching Assistant. This role involves grading lab reports and exams, and supporting the instruction of cleanroom labs, requiring hands-on experience with vacuum systems, nano fabrication equipment, and characterization techniques, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills.

Highlights
  • Assist in instructing cleanroom labs and grading lab reports and exams.
  • Part-time employment with variable hours based on lab schedules.
  • Required experience with vacuum systems, nano fabrication equipment, and characterization techniques.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Employment contingent upon successful background check completion per university policies.
  • Position is within the Center for Nanotechnology Education and Utilization (CNEU), College of Engineering.
  • Applicants include current Penn State employees, students, and external applicants with distinct application instructions.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • No guaranteed approval for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
  • Job requisition ID: REQ_0000074842.

Part-Time Cleanroom/Lab Teaching Assistant Full Description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

 

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

 

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. Duties will include grading lab reports and exams, and assisting with instructing labs in the cleanroom. Hours will vary depending on lab schedules. The successful candidate must have previous experience with vacuum systems, nano fabrication 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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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.

 

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