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Laboratory Assistant
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Job ID 75966
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
Category Technical
Job Description

Assist in the fabrication of millimeter-scale components used in high-energy-density physics experiments by performing work in the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility (LNF) with a staff mentor. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with a staff mentor on projects such as metal and polymer coatings, lithography, and metrology
  • Research fabrication methods to assist in the planning of complex multi-step processes
  • Handle fragile, small (1-5mm) pieces
  • Read and follow SOPs for LNF equipment
  • Maintain detailed notes of processes performed and measurements taken

You will be trained to use all of the equipment and to handle small pieces, and no prior experience is necessary. 

Educational Value

Students will learn microfabrication techniques and how to operate tools in the cleanroom. Students will fabricate components that are used in experiments at facilities such as the Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Job Requirements
  • Must be able to work in a cleanroom facility (full PPE required) 
  • Must have availability during the M-F, 9am-5pm work week to work 4-6 consecutive hours in a shift
  • This is open to all undergraduate majors and no specific classes are required, but a background in chemistry or materials science is preferred
  • Strong attention to detail required
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 15.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date no end
Primary Contact Jill Schell
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Work Location North Campus: Gerstacker Building and EECS Building
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