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Lab Technician Intern

908 Devices, Danbury, CT, United States


908 Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: MASS)

is revolutionizing chemical analysis with its simple handheld devices, addressing life‑altering applications. The company’s devices are used at the point‑of‑need to interrogate unknown and invisible materials and provide quick, actionable answers in vital health, safety and defense tech applications, addressing the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure, and global security threats. The company designs and manufactures innovative products that bring together the power of complementary analytical technologies, software automation, and machine learning. For more information, visit 908devices.com

908 Devices has a corporate office in Burlington, MA with a manufacturing center in Danbury, Connecticut and a growing population of remote staff worldwide.

Position Summary
The Lab Technician Intern position supports the optical research and development (R&D) team in continuing and new product development. This position will work under the supervision of the R&D scientists to develop and execute test plans and communicate the results through reports and presentations. The tests will evaluate the performance of existing products and answer key questions for products in development. Additionally, the intern will assist with general tasks to support the team through library and database improvements, inventory, and system evaluations. The intern must have a working understanding of FTIR spectroscopy and will have completed at least one semester of organic chemistry. The intern will have strong organizational, record‑keeping and laboratory skills. This position is a temporary, full‑time in‑person summer position, located in Danbury, CT.

Key Responsibilities

Chemical and real‑life testing of new/current equipment/software

Product development support

Spectral library development

Chemical database improvements

Assist in inventory management

Perform system evaluations

Skills & Qualifications

At least one semester of organic chemistry

Operational knowledge of optical spectrometers (FTIR and Raman preferred)

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Enrolled in a physical science or forensic science program

Additional Information

Location: This is a temporary position, 40 hours per week onsite at our Danbury, CT facility

Compensation: The hourly base pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between $24.00 and $30.00 per hour; the base pay offered may vary depending on several individualized factors, including market location, job‑related skills, and experience.

908 Devices does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors.

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