Engineering Test Laboratory - Summer Undergraduate Research Internship

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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

DEVCOM-CBC-

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
- Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) is offering summer undergraduate engineering internships.

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will join a community of scientists and researchers in their efforts at DEVCOM CBC's Engineering Test Laboratory. This opportunity is for STEM‑focused undergraduates and recent graduates with a strong interest in STEM professions.

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands‑on experience in one of several labs focused on test and evaluation of chemical protective equipment, sensor systems, or decontamination systems. You will engage with experienced lab operators, scientists, and engineers with access to a variety of analytical instrumentation and test systems. You will learn how to prepare test samples, participate in test events, analyze data and prepare reports.

You will gain an understanding of good laboratory practices, develop communication skills to participate effectively with a team of scientists and engineers, and give a short presentation of your research project at the end of the summer. You will understand how to safely research in a laboratory environment and be expected to comply with safety rules and policies.

Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland

DEVCOM CBC is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and internships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

This appointment is a 2‑month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

You will receive a stipend to be determined by DEVCOM CBC. Stipends are typically based on a participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location. Other provisions may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE)
• Relocation Allowance
• Training and Travel Allowance

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
- Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) is the primary Department of Defense technical organization for non‑medical chemical and biological defense. DEVCOM CBC activities at the Edgewood portion of Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, provide an extraordinary capability against emerging biological and chemical threats by merging intelligence assessments with its world‑renowned chemistry, biology, physiology and engineering expertise at every stage of the acquisition life cycle.

We provide a unique blend of distinguished scientists and engineers for the research and development of innovative technological solutions to solve chemical and biological defense threats to our nation—both abroad and on the homeland.

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

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