Core Summer Internship Program

The Advanced Digital Design & Fabrication (ADDFab) core facility is seeking up to two summer interns to assist with the following:

• Day-to-day operations of the Advanced Digital Design & Fabrication lab
  • Setting up print jobs in software, including part orientation and supports design
  • Initiating and removing jobs on the printers
  • Maintaining 3D printers and other lab equipment
  • Giving lab tours and helping new users get trained on the equipment
• Engineering design consulting for additive manufacturing
  • Meeting with customers (UMass faculty and local companies)
  • Create new designs based on customer requirements
  • Design changes to reduce weight, increase strength, and improve printability

More information about the facility is available here: umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/advanced-digital-design-and-fabrication-addfab

Qualifications:
No previous experience with 3D printing is required, but an interest in the topic and enthusiasm for the technology is necessary. Must be comfortable using 3D computer modeling software for mechanical design, (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo, Catia, Fusion360, etc), working with machinery, and using hand tools.

All mandatory lab safety trainings must be completed before the start of the internship. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training
• Laser Cutter Training
• Respirator training: will be scheduled in the spring

ADDFab general and machine-specific trainings will be provided by the director, Dave Follette

The Animal Models core facility is seeking up to two summer interns to assist with the following:

Day-to-day operations support:

Qualifications:
Experience with small rodents (mice) handling is preferred, and an interest in the topic and enthusiasm for the technology related to animal model generation is necessary.  Must be comfortable with mouse handling, (e.g., mouse weaning, etc.), working with instrumentation, and using lifting supplies/samples.

All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

Animal Models core general and instrument-specific trainings will be provided by the director, Wei Cui, PhD.

The Center for Human Health and Performance (CH2P) and mHealth core facilities are seeking four summer interns to assist with the following: 

• Day-to-day operations
• Protocol development
• Human Subjects Data Collection
• Data Analysis
• Setup and maintenance of core equipment
• Other duties as assigned 

The CH2P conducts physiological, biomechanical and behavioral human subjects research. More information about the facility is available here:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/center-human-health-and-performance

Qualifications: 
No specific experience is required, but preference will be given to individuals who have worked in labs conducting research related to that conducted in the CH2P and mHealth cores. Enthusiasm for science and professional demeanor are essential. 

Preference will be given to individuals with the following: 

• Previous lab experience
• Research experience with human subjects
• Previous work experience in a service industry (i.e. working with people)
• Computer coding experience Microsoft Office proficiency
• All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training
• CITI Group 1: Biomedical
• CITI Group 3: Good Clinical Practice
• First Aid/CPR/AED * we will coordinate a training for those who don’t have this already
• Blood borne pathogens 

Specialized, on-the-job training will be provided by CH2P staff. 

Interns will also work under the supervision of the director, Michael Busa, PhD.

The Electron Scanning Probe Microscopy Center is seeking two summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Conduct literature surveys for scientific background related to assigned research projects
• Learn and perform basic sample preparation tasks and provide facility user support.
• Learn basic operation of scanning electron and scanning probe microscopes and to assist facility users with data acquisition.
• Perform data analysis and prepare reports. 

More information about the facilities is available at the following links:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/electron-microscopy

Qualifications: 

• Ability to independently operate computers and experience with image processing software including ImageJ and Photoshop
• Knowledge of the basic principles of Microscopy.
• Previous research laboratory experience preferred, specifically, maintaining a research notebook; preparation of reporting materials. 

All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

Interns will work under the supervision of the director, Alexander Ribbe, PhD.

The Flow Cytometry core facility are seeking one summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Learn basic instrument operation and assist with basic training of new users.
• Learn about and assist users with basic sample preparation techniques.
• Learn about and assist users with data processing.
• Develop educational material including basic training videos.
• Assist with instrument quality control and maintenance.
• Chances to seek cross core training available to motivated applicants. 

More information about the facilities is available at the following links: umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/flow-cytometry.

Qualifications: 

• Interns are expected to be familiar with and have a basic understanding of computer operation including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Preference will be given to students with some basic wet-lab experience.
• Ability to lift and transport 20lb containers small distances is also required. 

All mandatory lab safety trainings must be completed before the start of the internship. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training
• Biological Safety training 

Interns will also work under the supervision of the director Amy Burnside, PhD.

The IALS Clinical Testing Center (ICTC) core facility is seeking one summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Learn basic instrument operation of high-throughput liquid handlers, various qPCR instruments, and immunoassay analyzers
• Learn and assist with basic lab operational tasks including, but not limited to: lab inventory and stocking, autoclaving of labware, filling out lab maintenance logs.
• Assist in pre-analytic clinical sample processing, including sample tracking using LIMS software.
• Develop and test new assay panels to be used in both clinical and research settings.
• Chances to seek cross core training available to motivated applicants.

More information about the facility is available here:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/ials-clinical-testing-center

Qualifications: 

• Interns are expected to be familiar with and have a basic understanding of computer operation including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intern must complete basic HIPAA training through the University’s Vector Solutions Portal before beginning work in the lab.
• Preference will be given to students with some basic wet-lab experience and/or experience using PCR techniques.

All mandatory lab safety trainings must be completed before the start of the internship. All safety trainings are available in SciShield.

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings:

• HIPAA training*
• Autoclave
• Safety training
• Biosafety training
• Bloodborne Pathogen training
• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training 

*HIPAA training link will be supplied through Vector Solutions

Interns will work under the supervision of Ashley Eaton, Director & Kimberly Bess, Lab Manager.

IALS Communications/Marketing  is seeking one summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Create student profiles of all Core Summer Interns to be used in IALS communications. This includes interviews, photography, videography, and writing student profiles to be posted on IALS social channels and website. (ie. https://www.instagram.com/umassials)
• Update content on the IALS website
• Assist with the content creation of the social channels.
• Other communications projects as they arise. 

More information about the Institute for Applied Life Sciences is available here: umass.edu/ials 

Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with excellent ability to follow directions and work independently. Will have excellent writing and communication skills, including writing copy, editing, and a strong ability to proofread. Photography and video creation and editing skills a plus. Students in Communications/Journalism are preferred.

Intern will work under the supervision of Lisa Korpiewski, Director of Communications & Marketing.

The Light Microscopy core facility is seeking three summer interns to assist with the following: 

• Day-to-day operations of the Light Microscopy Core
• Operate and maintain 7 confocal microscopes
• Assist with training of new users on proper microscope usage
• Assist users with analysis of their data
• General cleaning of laboratory and maintaining and organizing various microscopy-related peripherals.

More information about the facility is available here: umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/light-microscopy-facility

Qualifications: 
No previous experience with microscopes is required, but an interest in the topic and enthusiasm for the technology is necessary. Must be comfortable using Windows and understand basic computer networking, working with delicate items, and using hand tools.   

Do you have:   

• Previous customer relations experience 
• Previous lab experience 
• Previous work experience 
• Microscopy experience  

All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings:

• Lab Safety training:
• Fire Safety training
• Laser Safety
• Blood-borne pathogens 

Specialized, on-the-job training will be provided by Light Microscopy Facility staff.  

Interns will also work under the supervision of the director Jim Chambers, PhD.

The Mass Spectrometry and Biophysical Characterization core facilities are seeking one summer intern to assist with the following:

• Day-to-day operations, including quality control and maintenance
• Writing and updating SOP documents for each instrument
• Developing instructional material, including training videos
• Performing routine sample preparation and acquisition of data for analysis Performing routine maintenance and lab housekeeping activities
• Conducting research projects

Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are encouraged to apply. More information about the facilities is available here: umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/mass-spectrometry, umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/biophysical-characterization 

Qualifications: 
No previous experience is required, but preference will be given to individuals who have worked in labs conducting chemistry, biochemistry, or biology research. Enthusiasm for understanding mass spectrometry as an analytical technique, as well as understanding chemical and biological processes in protein research, is a must. 

Do you have:   

• Previous lab or work experience
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and varied software
• Linux, Python or other programming skills
• Microsoft Office skills

All mandatory lab safety training must be completed before the start of the internship. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings:

• Lab Safety training:
• Fire Safety training

Specialized, on-the-job training will be provided by Mass Spectrometry and Biophysical Characterization staff. 

Interns will also work under the supervision of the directors, Steve Eyles, PhD and Cedric Bobst, PhD. 

The  NMR Biomolecular core facility is seeking one summer intern to assist in research and operation this summer. The intern will have the opportunity to learn NMR experimental skills, interpret data, conduct research in biological applications of NMR, particularly in metabolomics and Fragment based screening. 

• Learn fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy, instrument operation, and data processing.
• Learn the basic NMR sample preparation techniques.
• Learn the fundamentals of the basic 1D NMR binding experiments, data collection and analysis.
• Make 19F compound library plates.
• Collect and analyze spectra of CF, CF3 and CF2 members of the UMass 19F fragment library. Design mixtures of 19F CF2 fragments and collect 1H and 19F spectra of mixtures.
• Screen 19F fragment library against a protein or a RNA target.
• Learn the basics of metabolite analysis by NMR. Contribute building of the metabolite database in the Bio-NMR Core Facility. 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

The NMR-Chemistry core facility is seeking one summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Learn fundamentals of NMR spectroscopy, instrument operation, and data processing.
• Learn about the physics and the NMR phenomena of polymers through literature reading.
• Conduct a collaborative research project with a research group on polymer physics. 

More information about the facility is available here:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/nmr

Qualifications: 
Rising Juniors or seniors in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or Physics may apply. 

All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings:

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

This internship will be under the supervision of the director Weiguo Hu, PhD (Chemistry & Materials).

The Raman, IR and XRF Facility is seeking two summer interns to assist with the following: 

• Sample analysis using Raman, Infrared (IR) and X-ray Fluorescent (XRF) spectroscopy. Our core facility has been receiving many samples from various departments on campus as well as companies for polymer analysis, surface characterization, material identification, molecular interaction, etc.
• The intern will support analysis on the samples received during the summer. 

More information about the facility is available here:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/raman-ir-and-xrf-spectroscopy

Qualifications: 
Minimum requirements include strong analytical chemistry background (took relevant courses) and previous research lab experience. Experience with Raman, IR or XRF spectroscopy is preferred but not required. The interns will get trained on the operation of the instruments. 

All mandatory lab and safety trainings to be completed before the start of work. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

Interns will also work under the supervision of Lili He, a professor and department head of the Food Science Department; and Yuzhen Zhang, PhD student in Prof. He's lab.

The Roll-to-Roll Fabrication & Processing Facility is seeking one summer intern to assist with the following: 

• Learn basic instrument operations and assist with basic training of new users
• Assist with day-to-day lab operations including quality control and maintenance
• Assist with writing/updating SOP documents for each instrument Perform routine maintenance/lab housekeeping activities
• Assist with conducting research projects

More information about the facility is available here:  https://www.umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/roll-roll-fabrication-processing-facility 

Qualifications: 

• Sophomores or Juniors in Engineering with previous lab experience.
• Has a strong interest in learning new technologies from an industry perspective. 

UMass Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Trainings: 

• Lab Safety training
• Fire Safety training

Interns will also work under the supervision of Barbara Stewart, Manager.

The Sleep Monitoring core facility is seeking three summer interns to assist with the following: 

• Support data collection, data scoring, and data analysis (training provided)
• Assist in participant recruitment and enrollment
• Schedule testing sessions (and schedule additional staff for managing the testing session as needed)
• Support protocol development for future studies
• Assist with day to day lab operations 

More information about the facility is available here:  umass.edu/ials/core-facilities/sleep-monitoring-lab

Qualifications: 

• Good interpersonal skills including experience demonstrating these skills in a prior work or lab environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Courses in biology, psychology, or other related science discipline, specifically familiarity with the scientific method.
• Lab experience preferred, particularly work with human research participants. 

Interns will also work under the supervision of the director Rebecca Spencer, PhD.