SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP

Charged particle optics, electron and ion focusing systems, and sample characterization are at the heart of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB), and DualBeam tools serving the Semiconductor, Life Science and Materials Science markets. Our Advanced Technology (AT) team is responsible for Research and Development of a wide range of electron and ion sources, electron and ion columns, applications workflows, as well as scientific understanding of particle-matter interactions and emerging microscopy technologies.

The R&D Intern Scientist position provides an opportunity for science students who are currently pursuing a physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering or similar masters' degree to get hands on experience working with scientists doing research in a fast-paced industrial setting. The intern will contribute to development projects and advance scientific knowledge.  Activities may include performing numerical simulations, developing and performing scientific experiments, analyzing experimental data, developing instrument control software, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. The exact work will be based on program needs and intern skills. The intern will contribute as an integral part of the team and will be mentored by scientists and engineers. The position starts in January, paid working 40 hours per week through December. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• An R&D intern scientist works under the close supervision and mentoring of scientists and engineers.
• Execute tasks in a lab environment using equipment as directed by Scientists.
• Conduct literature research and replicate published experiments in a lab environment.
• Analyze data and produce scientific reports.
• Learn about research in an industrial setting through daily activities.
• Specific tasks will be tailored to the candidate's experience level and abilities.

• MS degree in Science (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Engineering/Mathematics) or equivalent, or be enrolled in an MS degree program, or combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills.

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Scientific programming ability is desired.
• Interest in the use of charged particles systems, such as electron and ion microscopy instrumentation.
• Willingness to learn, be mentored, and improve.

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