SCIA - STRIVE Laboratory Intern- Part Time

The Pennsylvania State University•University Park, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Materials Research Institute (MRI) at Penn State is seeking exceptional candidates for a SCIA-STRIVE Laboratory Intern position. This opportunity supports the Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA), a Penn State initiative dedicated to advancing silicon carbide semiconductor research, technology development, and workforce training, and STRIVE (Semiconductor Training and Research Initiatives for Veterans in Engineering), a program designed to prepare veterans for careers in the semiconductor industry through hands-on technical training, mentorship, and industry engagement. The successful applicant will be responsible for helping the laboratory staff and graduate students with the silicon carbide growth process and this process will be followed by synthesis, slicing, polishing, and characterization processes. This role requires hands-on involvement in the SCIA projects.

Requirements

Minimum of high school graduate
U.S. military veteran
Able to work up to 20 hours per week
Able to follow Penn State EHS training and regulatory requirements
Experience in working in a research environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a scientific environment
Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment

Nice To Haves

Preferred expertise in silicon carbide synthesis and processing

Responsibilities

Help SCIA lab staff and graduate students with facility operations, including synthesis, slicing, polishing, and characterization of silicon carbide materials
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
Follow appropriate health and safety protocols and procedures to mitigate risks
Follow and report problems to lab staff to track progress of scientific tests
Ready to learn new equipment and test methodologies
Help lab staff to keep lab environment clean
Help lab staff with equipment maintenance and service activities