Part-Time SiC Lab Laboratory Intern

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State is seeking exceptional candidates for a SCIA Laboratory Intern position.

• Help SCIA lab staff and graduate students with facility operations, including but not limited to synthesis, slicing, polishing, and characterization of silicon carbide materials,
• Ensure compliance with Penn State health, safety, and environmental regulations,
• Wear appropriate PPE in the lab as required,
• Follow appropriate health and safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks,
• Follow and report problems to lab staff to track progress of scientific tests,
• Ready to learn new equipment and test methodologies,
• Help lab staff to keep lab environment clean,
• Help lab staff with equipment maintenance and service activities

• Minimum of high school graduate,
• Able to work up to 20 hours per week,
• Able to lift material up to 50 lbs.,
• Able to follow and implement Penn State EHS training and regulatory requirements

• Experience in working in a research environment, with preferred expertise in silicon carbide synthesis and processing,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a scientific environment,
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

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

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