Hummingbird Scientific builds products for electron and ion microscopy with an emphasis on transmission electron microscopes (TEM). In close collaboration with our customers, we design and manufacture all aspects of these complex systems from mechanical, electrical, and software design to fabrication and assembly. We aim to provide pioneering solutions for applications in nanotechnology, materials science, and biology.

Our facility in Lacey, WA includes our engineering workspaces dedicated to advanced 3D mechanical/mechatronics design, our precision manufacturing shop, part inspection area, system assembly lab and scientific electron microscopy lab.

As all of these facilities are placed under one roof, engineers can effectively work together with machinists, assembly technicians and scientists to develop our in-situ microscopy tools. Engineers are in charge of all aspects of the product development cycle, where there is typically one lead Engineer working with help of other engineers to holistically design new system.

Learn more about Hummingbird Scientific at: www.hummingbirdscientific.com/

Post-Graduate Year Internship –  Starting Spring/Summer 2021

Hummingbird Scientific’s Post-graduate year internship program has been a successful and productive program for more than ten years. Typically, interns have just received an undergraduate degree and want to spend the year after graduation gaining practical experience in a scientific or engineering field. You do not have to be an engineer or even want to be one—many of our most successful interns have had backgrounds in chemistry. But a general interest in engineering or science is important.

Our interns have pursued any number of paths after leaving Hummingbird Scientific, many ending up at highly ranked graduate schools. Internships are a great stepping stone in building up practical experience in research and lab projects. Assuming you do a great job, we are happy to provide you with a strong recommendation as you move on to the next step in your educational or professional pursuits.

Opportunities typically start in the summer and last up to a year.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct research projects independently
• Hands-on experience developing and running experiments in a lab
• Have an aptitude in math

Education and Experience:

• BS Degrees in Chemistry, Physics, Math, Biology or Engineering
• Larger research project experience that showcases your laboratory and/or research skills

Additional Requirements:

• Interest in materials science and/or (electron) microscopy
• Interest in precision engineering and/or manufacturing

Excellent references from previous direct supervisors are a must.

Job Location: This job is located in Lacey, WA.

Learn more about Hummingbird Scientific at: https://hummingbirdscientific.com/internships/

Interested? Apply with your resume and cover letter here: https://hummingbirdscientific.com/job/post-graduate-year-internship-starting-spring-summer-2021/

Resumes missing cover letters will not be reviewed.