Technical Intern 3

Hourly Range:

$21.45 USD to $35.76 USD

• Description
• Looking for an internship in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance?

Applied Research Associates (ARA) is seeking excellent scientists and engineers and has opportunities available immediately. ARA's Littleton, Colorado facility supports research and development efforts in the following areas: electromechanical design, prototyping, hearing, and ballistics. Our work spans basic scientific studies through concept development and productization allowing us to transition our knowledge and prototypes to fulfill critical needs for end users. Multiple part-time summer internships are available for qualified undergraduate or graduate students. Start date and internship duration are negotiable.

• Position Requirements:

• + Undergraduate or graduate student in biology, biophysics, biomechanics, or a related field + US Citizen + Off-site work at the University of Colorado at Boulder + Ability to work every Tuesday and Thursday from May 15 to July 30 + An ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently + Willingness to participate in research using in vivo models

• Position Preferences:

• + Hands on experience with fabrication, prototyping, and general-purpose hand tools + Experience with scientific test equipment, data acquisition systems, and/or LabView + Experience designing and/or conducting tests with mechanical test fixtures and/or animals in a laboratory setting.

+ Data analysis using signal processing and/or advanced statistics (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). + Experience working in laboratories with animal models.

• Qualifications
• Behaviors
• Required
• + •

Team Player:

• Works well as a member of a group +

• Enthusiastic:

• Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest +

• Detail Oriented:

• Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well +

• Dedicated:

• Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Motivations
• Required
• + •

Self-Starter:

• Inspired to perform without outside help +

• Flexibility:

• Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals +
• Ability to Make an

Impact:

• Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Education
• Preferred
• + Bachelors or better in Biology Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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