What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renewable Energy Research Intern - U.S. Energy position at U.S. Venture?
This internship position will require travel to various job sites, including but not limited to: Milwaukee, Kewaunee, and Lomira. It will be based out of our Brookfield, Wisconsin Office (12705 Robin Lane, Brookfield, WI. 53005)
This internship will begin in May/June 2024 through August 2024 and will support a full-time work schedule. The roles of the internship are split between two sets of responsibilities - each expecting to take 50% of the workload. The primary responsibility of the intern is to conduct laboratory testing as described below:JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lab Responsibilities:
As the Renewable Energy Research Intern, this individual will support and manage full-cycle research efforts, including:
- Traveling to various job sites to collect and analyze samples of manure, biochar, and other related samples
- Conducting different laboratory procedures to further analyze the collected samples
- Writing reports and uploading findings into laboratory spreadsheets and other record keeping software
- Packaging and sending samples to the corresponding third-party labs
Additionally, the Renewable Energy Research Intern supports the projects that the Research & Development Team is currently working on.
Summer Design Challenge:
At the start of the summer, the intern will be given a problem statement or design challenge that the R&D Team has faced in the previous year. With support from the R&D Team, the intern will research possible solutions to this problem over the course of the summer through formal literature reviews and market analysis. The intern will then present a possible solution to the challenge if one currently exists, or assist the R&D Team in designing / fabricating a prototype for overcoming the challenge if necessary. At the end of the summer, the intern will document all significant findings in both a formal report, as well as a poster presentation.
QUALIFICATIONS- Pursuing a 4-year degree in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Renewable Energy, or a related field
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including programs like: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Previous chemistry or biology lab experience is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in a science/laboratory-related setting
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at .
Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101.
