Position Announcement
Summer 2022 Technician
Environmental Sciences
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL)
Fairbanks, Alaska
Application deadline: 1 February 2022
For more information and questions, contact:
Gary Larsen
Email: Gary.W.Larsen [at] usace.army.mil
Phone: 907-361-3309
The Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory Alaska research office (CRREL-AKRO) invites applications for a summer 2022 technician intern. This full-time position will be located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
The intern will assist in a variety of research projects with a concentration in soils-based laboratory experiments and field work. The successful candidate can expect to aid in projects related to the geochemical composition of soils, minerals, and contaminant-affected environmental systems. In addition, the technician intern will assist in various field projects in Interior Alaska including solar energy project work, geophysical data collection, sensor deployment, and permafrost soil sampling.
Required qualifications include:
- High school diploma or GED certificate;
- One year of post-high school education (University or Trade School) or one year of industry experience;
- Some lab coursework or familiarity with laboratory practices;
- Ability to cross difficult terrain (tundra, wetland, etc.) on foot, lift up to 50 pounds, and spend up to eight hours outdoors in various Alaskan conditions (cold, wet, mosquitos);
- Proficient in Microsoft suite, specifically Excel;
- Demonstrated commitment to contributing to an inclusive work environment;
- U.S. citizen; and
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine.
Working knowledge or passing coursework in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field is preferred.
Undergraduate and current Masters/PhD students, as well as early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
To apply, submit a resume and a brief statement addressing the question, “What is your experience and/or interest in environmental sciences?”
Applications should be submitted via email to Gary Larsen at Gary.W.Larsen [at] usace.army.mil.
Application deadline: 1 February 2022
For more information and questions, contact:
Gary Larsen
Email: Gary.W.Larsen [at] usace.army.mil
Phone: 907-361-3309