Spring 2027 Lab Tech Assistant

About the role

This role will join a team of researchers developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for U.S. Department of Defense aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle support. Research Assistants report to the internship field supervisor/senior scientist.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations by assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, equipment operation, data analysis, and technical reporting while gaining experience in industry best practices in quality, safety, and technical operations.
• Gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality management systems
• Assist with sample preparation and testing
• Support the operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment while learning proper testing techniques
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data based on industry specifications to support technical reports and research projects
• Understand data management and research reporting:
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data acquisition, documentation, and data entry
  • Become familiar with database handling and report generating
• Learn and use basic safety, skills and operating procedures in a laboratory setting:
  • Maintain safe and clean workspaces consistent with environmental regulations and best practices
  • Follow lab standard operating procedures
  • Practice good chemical hygiene
  • Follow proper cybersecurity protocols and data protection protocols
• Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate
• Assist with field testing if needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College student (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate)
• Major in field of science or engineering
• Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred
• Oral and written communication skills to enable working with multi-disciplinary groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds

Pay

Pay starting at $18 depending on experience

Benefits

• 401k match up to 5% of contribution

Schedule

Minimum of 10 hours weekly