MaPSA Testing Shifter

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

2d•$15 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking an Under Research Assistant/MaPSA Testing Shifter who under direct supervision will work along-side staff, providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. The Undergraduate Research Assistant position is composed of college and university students enrolled in a program specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM), or Computing and Accelerator Science curriculum. This position can be fixed term (6 months, 20-40 hours/week, eligible for benefits) or on-call (<6 months and/or <20 hours/week, not eligible for benefits).

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student.
Hold some research or technical experience.
Possesses and applies the skills required to perform the technical tasks (will vary by assignment).

Responsibilities

Works along-side staff specializing in scientific, technology, engineering, math, or computing and accelerator science to provide technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research.
Investigates, defines, and proposes solutions to assigned technical and scientific problems.
Activities include but are not limited to assistance with data analysis, assembly prototypes, calibration code and catalogs, test set-up and monitoring, general contribution to operation of facilities, and application of modeling and simulation tools.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.