Student Trainee (Physical Science Technician)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Date: 1 week ago
City: Gaithersburg, MD
Contract type: Intern
Summary
Exciting opportunity for a Student Trainee in Physical Science! Support fire research by collecting, converting, and uploading data to our databases. Gain hands-on experience using established procedures to enhance data accessibility and organization. This is a Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Program. NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Student Trainee (Physical Science Technician) to join our team!
Duties
In this position, you will: Convert data to database format and upload to a database As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to convert data to the appropriate format Execute the script and compile data in the prescribed folder As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to uploaded formatted data to internal databases Verify and Validate Review the converted and uploaded to ensure the information is correct with the raw data Collaborate and Communicate with team Timely and high quality completion of tasks in support of work conducted by the team Timely and high quality communication with team members on the status of Trainees activities
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be currently pursuing a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. Applicants may qualify based on superior academic achievement Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
Exciting opportunity for a Student Trainee in Physical Science! Support fire research by collecting, converting, and uploading data to our databases. Gain hands-on experience using established procedures to enhance data accessibility and organization. This is a Student Internship opportunity under the Pathways Program. NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a Student Trainee (Physical Science Technician) to join our team!
Duties
In this position, you will: Convert data to database format and upload to a database As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to convert data to the appropriate format Execute the script and compile data in the prescribed folder As a part of a team, the Trainee will modify computer code to uploaded formatted data to internal databases Verify and Validate Review the converted and uploaded to ensure the information is correct with the raw data Collaborate and Communicate with team Timely and high quality completion of tasks in support of work conducted by the team Timely and high quality communication with team members on the status of Trainees activities
Qualifications
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be currently pursuing a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. Applicants may qualify based on superior academic achievement Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration
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