STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry has a number of paid and volunteer opportunities for students with an interest in chemistry, teaching, or science administration.
PSU SEMICONDUCTOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The federal government has recently appropriated a significant amount of funding for semiconductor companies to expand their device fabrication capacity. All these fabrication facilities will require trained personnel to run them. The training of these workers will start at university level. To meet this demand, the PSU Physics and Chemistry Departments are collaborating with regional industry in workforce training in semiconductor technologies which include courses and experiential learning.
Learn more about the course requirements for the semiconductor internship program
Apply for the semiconductor internship program
CHEMISTRY RESEARCH EXPERIENCE - ACTIVE
Interested in joining a research lab? Learn more about research opportunities within the department by visiting the research page.
STOCKROOM ASSISTANT - ACTIVE - CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
A paid position for a student with Federal Work Study interested in being involved with maintenance of the stockroom chemical inventory, preparations for chemistry teaching labs, organization of chemistry solutions room, maintenance and set up teaching lab rooms and assistance at the chemistry stockroom service window. Student workers will get first-hand experience and training involving personal safety, chemical hygiene, and handling hazardous materials. Student workers will also learn and practice the skills necessary for solution preparation and other basic laboratory skills.
- Duties: Assist in preparation for teaching lab courses and response to faculty and student needs for solutions, supplies, apparatus and instrumentation; assist in maintenance of lab facilities; help clean and arrange laboratories after class. Assist in monitoring of conditions of materials and solutions in use in the lab to maintain fresh quality and to insure proper conditions exist. Help prepares and certify individual chemical unknowns for analysis courses. Help maintain and equipment used in the teaching laboratories. Adhere to methods of safe handling, preparation, dispensing and storage of hazardous chemicals.
- Commitment required: 10 - 20 hours per week
- Qualifications: Enrolled in at least 6 Undergraduate credits or 5 Graduate credits per term. Meets all requirements for student employment listed in the HR Student Handbook. Knowledge of laboratory safety. Broad knowledge of and demonstrated interest in chemistry. Adheres to good laboratory practices
- Payment: Hourly wage begins at $15.00/hr
- Hiring process: Application link for stockroom position
Job opportunities outside of PSU
This area is used to feature job postings from outside of the Department of Chemistry. Contact information is included in each posting along with any details we have about the offer. The list is updated regularly.
Engineer Technician at Intel Hillsboro (3x openings)
What we know: There are at least three openings for people holding Associates/Bachelor's degrees for TEM sample prep and failure analysis of semi-conductor parts. Benefits eligible position that is a good fit for students. (Intel has lots of other openings too, explore their webpage for more listings.
Link fo application for engineer technician application at Intel
Waste Treatment Engineer at Intel Ronler Acres
What we know: The role is in waste treatment technology development, somewhere between factory and biological treatment, and involved operation, design, and piloting of new and existing treatment processes as a reference system for the entire company. Expect lots on on the job training starting with maintenance and operation of equipment and a whole new scale of equipment. An interest in learning new technical skills and an enjoyment for creative problem solving are common in people who are successful in this role. A basic understanding of chemistry and hydraulics as well as some mechanical aptitude are helpful.
Timeline for hiring: They understand that it may be a few months before people graduate and are available to start. Typically within two weeks of application - a phone screening, team interview, and a follow up from HR with an offer or decline.
Links for applications:
JR0189520 - Bachelors
JR0181560 – Masters (or bachelors w/ experience)
JR0181563 – Masters (or bachelors w/ experience)
CAREER SERVICES AT PORTLAND STATE
Portland State University's Advising & Career Services provides career choice and job search support to all undergraduates, graduate students and alumni. Information about internship opportunities is also available.
Handshake, PSU's official resource for career development. Handshake offers tools for creating an easy to share, online portfolio, as well as connecting users with jobs and internships that fit their interests.
Portland State’s Pre-Health programs support a range of volunteer and internship opportunities that connect students with healthcare professionals and patients.
All student employees and volunteers are expected to adhere to all departmental policies and stay current on procedural changes; create an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates differences; function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and cultural backgrounds; seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement; and adhere to all PSU policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment, Professional Standards of Conduct, and Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting.
The curriculum, faculty, library, and facilities of the Department of Chemistry are accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Graduating chemistry majors are eligible for certification to become members of the ACS after two years of professional service.