MaPSA Testing Shifter

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant/MaPSA Testing Shifter who, under direct supervision, will work alongside staff, providing technical assistance on project-based tasks and/or research. This 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. The employee status can be fixed term or on-call based on the term of the assistantship. Fixed term assistantships are 6 months, limited to 20-40 hours/week. On-Call assistantships are less than 6 months and/or not 20 hours/week. Only fixed term employees with a minimum of 20 hours worked per week are eligible for vacation and benefits.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college as an undergraduate student.
Hold some research or technical experience.

Nice To Haves

Possesses and applies the skills required to perform the technical tasks (will vary by assignment).

Responsibilities

Works alongside 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.