Student Lab Assistant

Job overview

The Student Lab Assistant role is onsite in Logan, UT; compensation is not specified. The position supports Space Dynamics Laboratory’s laboratory-wide contamination control activities and its mission to deliver solutions for national security and scientific discovery. The student assists with laboratory tasks and upkeep while applying chemistry and physics principles and safe work practices. The work supports contamination control and testing activities involving aerospace hardware and laboratory environments.

What you'll do

• Assist with chemical and thermal vacuum laboratory tasks, chemical analysis, materials testing, microscopy, precision cleaning of aerospace hardware, and cleanroom and laboratory supply stocking and maintenance
• follow safe laboratory practices and use personal protective equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

student lab assistant

laboratory support

contamination control

chemical analysis

materials testing

microscopy

aerospace hardware

cleanroom

utah state university

logan ut

student scholar program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible student employees may receive academic stipends and can participate in monthly technical workshops and outreach activities through the Student Scholar Program.

Why this role

Applicants must be enrolled at Utah State University in chemistry, physics, or a related field and have at least one year of school remaining; work hours vary between the school year and summer.

About the employer

Space Dynamics Laboratory is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.