What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineering/Process improvement/Data analysis Intern position at UChicago Argonne, LLC?
Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) major research centers, is pleased to announce an opportunity for a college undergraduate student to participate in the Laboratory’s ongoing programs. The ideal candidate is interested in understanding process and system metric development to improve lab operational processes that support the lab's research and development mission.
Job responsibilities may include:
- Assist with collecting and analyzing various operational metrics.
- Data analysis and metrics development.
- Assist with benchmarking efforts related to Quality.
- Supporting development and verification of new or updated systems, processes, procedures and documentation.
- Assist in creating and updating Failure Mode and Effects Analyses and procedures Assist creating and updating group documentation including newsletters, forms and checklists & website content as needed for Quality, Work Planning and Analysis Office (including Quality, Work Planning, Event Analysis, and Performance Assurance Groups).
- Administrative tasks as requested by Quality, Work Planning, Event Analysis, and Performance Assurance Groups.
- Support 6S (workplace setup optimization - supports visual managment and improves efficiency)
Your mentor will contact you to discuss a specific schedule once hired.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least two semesters of schooling by the start of the program in an engineering or other STEM major.
- Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
- Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If accepting an offer, must pass a screening drug test.
- Experience in developing charts, graphs and presentations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and follow through on issues in a timely manner.
- Attention to detail and focus on accuracy and producing quality, error-free work.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel,Word,PowerPoint)
- Desirable: Experience with data analysis software (For example: Power BI, Tableau, Minitab, .jmp) , SharePoint, OneNote, SQL.
Job Family
Undergraduate Student EmploymentJob Profile
Professional Career Internship - SophomoreWorker Type
EmployeeTime Type
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Rate Type
HourlyEEO Information
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers for appointments in the student employment category are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
