Paid Nano Fabrication Intern - Cleanroom Lab

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University, through the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF), is offering a paid internship. The role provides hands-on experience in micro-nano fabrication within a cleanroom, reporting to a technical mentor on the Ithaca campus.

Applicants should have two years of college coursework or an associate’s degree, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work 20 hours per week for 20 weeks. The position is onsite and not visa-sponsoring.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or associate’s degree, or 1–2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and in a cleanroom environment.
• Strong attention to detail and basic computer skills (email, spreadsheets).

Responsibilities

• Shadow staff and assist with daily routines in the cleanroom.
• Learn fabrication equipment operation and basic metrology techniques.
• Receive hands-on tool training and documentation of baseline processes.
• Develop an independent project and present findings at the end of the appointment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanroom work

Safety with chemicals

Computer skills

Commitment to 20h/week

Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Cornell University, through the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF), is offering a paid internship. The role provides hands-on experience in micro-nano fabrication within a cleanroom, reporting to a technical mentor on the Ithaca campus.

Applicants should have two years of college coursework or an associate’s degree, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work 20 hours per week for 20 weeks. The position is onsite and not visa-sponsoring.