Chemistry Technician, PGSS Summer 2026 - Mellon College of Science

About the role

The Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) seeks a lab technician to support the chemistry program. The program dates for PGSS 2026 are:

• Student Arrival & Opening Ceremony: Sunday, June 21, 2026
• Scientific Symposium: Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24, 2026
• Closing Ceremony: Friday July 24, 2026

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with the program faculty and Chemistry Teaching Lab staff to ensure materials are pulled and available for team projects and lab.
• Preparing reagents and materials prior to the start of team project and lab sessions (lab and team projects are MTRF 2:30-5:30pm).
• Ensuring that all reagents and materials are stored safely at the end of a team project and lab session.
• Recording glassware breakage.
• In addition to these core responsibilities, you may be asked to assist with set up for the Opening Ceremony, Scientific Symposium, and/or the Closing Ceremony.

Qualifications

• Strong academic records.
• Strong communication skills – both oral and written.
• Completed their sophomore, junior, or senior in an undergraduate chemistry program.
• Demonstrable safety records with regards to chemical safety and chemistry research.
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.