Technical Intern 1, Life Sciences

Are you a student seeking rewarding, practical experience with a world-class science and engineering firm? The ARA office in Panama City, FL. is seeking a science intern available to work for 4 - 6 week this summer. The Intern may support a variety of efforts involving (but not limited to) the fields of microbiology and manufacturing quality assurance. 

Duties Include:

• Conduct disinfection studies.
• Conduct quality inspection of manufactured parts. 
• Research, evaluate, and operate laboratory and quality manufacturing equipment.
• Confer with scientists to resolve issues and provide technical information. 
• Prepare data tables and charts.
• Prepare quality assurance inspection reports. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must be currently enrolled in a life sciences major (pre-med, biology, etc.) pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have demonstrated scholastic excellence

ARA is committed to hiring student interns who are among the best and brightest in their class. Interns will be involved in technically challenging projects which will enhance their learning experience. Additionally, upon graduation, interns with outstanding performance frequently move into full-time positions at ARA.

Company Information: 

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1200 professionals. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns' greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please visit our website at www.ara.com.

Please apply at www.careers.ara.com for the Technical Intern 1, Life Sciences posting.