Research Intern

About the role

The Research Intern supports the Research group by assisting with gemological and scientific research activities related to natural, treated, and synthetic-colored stones. This internship provides hands-on exposure to laboratory research, data collection, and analytical techniques used in gemological research under the direction of Research Scientists and Research Associates.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently conduct a research project involving colored stones, diamonds, or pearls, in coordination with the intern’s supervisor and members of the research team.
• Assists other researchers or gemologists with research projects as needed.
• Help prepare samples for gemological, spectroscopic, and/or chemical analysis.
• Participate in data collection, organization, and preliminary analysis of research results.
• Support literature research using institutional library resources, archives, and scientific publications.
• Assist with cataloging samples, labeling slides, keywording articles, and maintaining research records or databases.
• Observe and assist in the operation of analytical instruments under supervision.
• Help document research procedures and support the preparation of internal reports or presentations.
• Participate in team discussions to review observations and research findings.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Language skills: ability to read, comprehend, and follow standard procedures or instructions in the local language (proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English required).
• Communication skills: ability to communicate complex info in a simplified and clear manner.
• Interpersonal skills: ability to create positive interactions with colleagues and team; actively communicates with others in a timely & professional manner; maintains a collaborative working relationship with others to improve performance.
• Problem Solving: identifies potential problems, articulates/classifies issues, and is able to determine next steps; applies sound analytical and reasoning skills during the problem-solving process; analyzes the data gathered and reaches a solution or provides a summary for a management decision when needed.
• Time Management/ Organizational skills: Manages time and priorities appropriately - approaches work in an organized and systematic manner.
• Flexibility: able to adapt to change; able to multitask while maintaining attention to detail.
• Personal Accountability: continually improves performance; takes personal accountability for decisions, actions & outcomes.
• Conflict Resolution: able to settle differences in productive ways while minimizing disruptions.
• Maintains & fosters sensitivity and respect for cultural diversity.
• Computer skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a bachelor's or graduate degree program; related field of study preferred.

Pay Rate

$24/hr.