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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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, water, plant tissue, manure, compost, and other agricultural materials. Laboratory clients include growers, crop consultants, environmental engineers, government agencies, homeowners, and University faculty, staff, and students.

The AASL is seeking an Administrative Assistant. The position has a wide range of administrative responsibilities including:

• Receiving, sorting, and batching samples in preparation for analysis;

• Collating sample chain of custody and supporting analytical documents;

• Generation of worklists and reports using the Laboratory Information Management System; and

• Preparing sample kits and associated materials.

This position requires routine communication with laboratory personnel, University faculty and staff, Extension personnel, and laboratory clientele.

This is a limited term position funded for one year from date of hire with excellent possibility of refunding.

Education and Experience:

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma/GED or Vocational Training. Excellent customer service and communication skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in SIMBA, Concur, WorkDay or similar systems, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Application Requirements:

Applicants should submit a brief cover letter summarizing their training and relevant experience, a current resume, and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to the search committee chair, Jamie Klaue (jlk37@psu.edu).

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in   all of   its forms.   We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.  

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$34,800.00 - $50,500.00

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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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 (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .

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

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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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