On Call Position

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant to work under direct supervision, providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. The position requires enrollment in STEM/Computing programs and some research or technical experience.

Fixed term: 6 months, 20–40 hours per week, onsite at Batavia office. The role emphasizes data analysis, prototyping, calibration, and facility operation support.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student.
• Must have some research or technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff on project-based tasks and/or research.
• Investigate, define and propose solutions to assigned technical and scientific problems.
• Assist with data analysis, assembly prototypes, calibration code and catalogs, test setup and monitoring, and operation of facilities.

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is: $15.00-$25.00.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, referral bonus program, or sponsorship assistance.

About the Role

Fermilab is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant who under direct supervision will work alongside staff, providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. The Undergraduate Research Assistant position is composed of college and university students enrolled in a program specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computing and Accelerator Science curriculum.

Employee Status

• Fixed term: Assistantship is 6 months, limited to 20-40 hours/week.
• On-Call: Assistantship is <6 months and/or not 20 hours/week.

Note: Only fixed term employees with a minimum of 20 hours worked per week are eligible for vacation and benefits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working alongside staff specializing in scientific, technology, engineering, math, or computing and accelerator science to provide technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research.
• Investigating, defining, and proposing solutions to assigned technical and scientific problems.
• Activities include but are not limited to assistance with data analysis, assembly prototypes, calibration code and catalogs, test set-up and monitoring, general contribution to operation of facilities, and application of modeling and simulation tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student and hold some research or technical experience.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Possesses and applies the skills required to perform the technical tasks (will vary by assignment).

Work Arrangement

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Why Fermilab

Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

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HSPD-12

In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Foreign Government Sponsored Activities

Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.