USAMRICD Electrochemistry/Biochemical Engineering Internship

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Maryland; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Health Insurance Supplement

Relocation Allowance

Training and Travel Allowance

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering post-bachelor's internships at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD). Interns will engage in research projects related to medical diagnostics for toxic chemical exposure.

Responsibilities include applying electrochemical methods, testing medical devices, and analyzing data. Candidates must have a relevant Bachelor's degree, U.S. citizenship, and a minimum GPA of 3.00. Opportunities to conduct independent projects are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an eligible chemistry, materials science, or engineering discipline received within five years of the appointment start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.00.
• Eligible disciplines: Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrochemical methods for biosensor-based in vitro diagnostics.
• Test and evaluate medical device efficacy.
• Synthesize biopolymers and develop novel chemistries.
• Plan and execute experiments.
• Analyze experimental results.
• Conduct analytical chemistry using instrumentation.
• Develop presentations based on experimental data.

Skills

Electrochemical methods

Analytical chemistry

Research experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, materials science, or engineering

Tools

Liquid chromatography

Gas chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Job description

Overview

The Department of Defense (DoD) is offering post‑bachelor's internships at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense (USAMRICD). As an ORISE participant, you will engage in research projects involving the development and evaluation of medical diagnostics for exposure to toxic chemical agents. Opportunities exist to propose and, with guidance, conduct your own research projects of interest, and attend research conferences.

Location

Gunpowder, Maryland

Start Date

USAMRICD is ready to make appointments immediately; exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection.

Appointment Length

Appointments are initially for one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional years, contingent on project needs and funding availability.

Appointment Provisions

• Stipend to be determined by USAMRICD.
• Health Insurance Supplement (Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE).
• Relocation Allowance.
• Training and Travel Allowance.

Responsibilities

Engage in the following activities:

• Applying electrochemical methods such as chronoamperometry, cyclic voltammetry, and impedance spectroscopy for development of biosensor-based in vitro diagnostics.
• Testing and evaluating medical device efficacy, including in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
• Synthesizing biopolymers and developing novel colorimetric chemistries.
• Planning and execution of experiments.
• Analyzing experimental results.
• Conducting analytical chemistry and using analytical instrumentation such as liquid and gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
• Developing presentations based on experimental data for inclusion in reports and manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publications.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an eligible chemistry, materials science, or engineering discipline received within five years of the appointment start date.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.00.
• Eligible disciplines: Chemistry and Materials Sciences (Analytical Chemistry, Bio‑organic Chemistry, Chemistry (General), Materials Sciences, Polymer Chemistry); Engineering.
• Age of at least 18 years.
• U.S. military veterans honorably discharged or medically discharged with service‑connected disability, degree received within ten years of the desired start date.

Preferred Skills

• Research experience.