Student Lab Technician – Cleanroom & Analysis

Space Dynamics Laboratory; Logan, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in contamination control activities across the laboratory, including chemical and thermal vacuum tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, and cleanroom and supply stocking.

This internship provides hands-on experience in a national security–oriented lab supporting NASA and the DoD, with the SDL Student Scholar Program offering technical workshops and stipends for eligible student employees.

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 of school remaining.
• Ability to work 15-20 hours per week during the school year and 30-40 hours per week during the summer.
• Must have a strong aptitude for laboratory work.
• Ability and willingness to apply safe laboratory practices.
• Ability to apply basic principles of chemistry and physics in real situations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of following through on assigned tasks.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person.

Responsibilities

• Assist in contamination control activities across the laboratory.
• Perform chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks and chemical analysis.
• 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

Verbal and written communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled at Utah State University pursuing chemistry/physics or related field

Tools

Microscopy

Materials testing

Cleanroom procedures

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a student to assist in contamination control activities across the laboratory, including chemical and thermal vacuum tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, and cleanroom and supply stocking.

This internship provides hands-on experience in a national security–oriented lab supporting NASA and the DoD, with the SDL Student Scholar Program offering technical workshops and stipends for eligible student employees.