Aerospace Lab Assistant — Student Scholar Program

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Scholar Program

Academic stipends

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in laboratory-wide contamination control activities, including chemical and thermal vacuum tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, and precision cleaning of aerospace hardware. The role supports cleanroom and lab-supply stocking and maintenance.

Applicants must be enrolled at Utah State University in chemistry, physics, or a related field, with at least one year remaining, and be available 15–20 hours weekly during

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at Utah State University pursuing a degree in chemistry, physics, or a related field.
• Must have a minimum of one year remaining in the program.
• Able to work 15–20 hours per week during the school year and 30–40 hours per week during the summer.
• Strong aptitude for laboratory work.
• Willing to apply safe laboratory practices.
• Basic understanding of chemistry and physics concepts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to follow through on tasks.
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Assist in contamination control activities across the laboratory.
• Perform chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks and chemical analyses.
• Contribute to materials testing and microscopy work.
• Assist with precision cleaning of aerospace hardware.
• Stock and maintain cleanroom and laboratory supplies.

Skills

Laboratory work aptitude

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Safety practices

Education

Enrolled at Utah State University pursuing a degree in chemistry or physics

Minimum of one year remaining in program

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in laboratory-wide contamination control activities, including chemical and thermal vacuum tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, and precision cleaning of aerospace hardware. The role supports cleanroom and lab-supply stocking and maintenance.

Applicants must be enrolled at Utah State University in chemistry, physics, or a related field, with at least one year remaining, and be available 15–20 hours weekly during