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Job Summary

INSPIRE is seeking a motivated, detail oriented, and coachable student to work on an applied industry internship project during the Fall 2026 semester. In this role, you will work collaboratively with one other student, one faculty fellow, and one industry partner mentor.

This position offers a moderately flexible schedule and would require approximately 6 hours per week, with the opportunity to work as much as 10 hours. Your weekly schedule would be determined upon hire in partnership with the assigned Faculty Fellow, Dr. Matt Fhaner.

Responsibilities*

The chosen student will be responsible for preparing materials needed for their assigned project(s), experimentation as directed by faculty fellow and industry partner contact, data collection, and delivering feedback to Dr. Fhaner, as well as the INSPIRE Industry Engagement Manager. This could include:

• Experimental Design
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Communicating Results to Team Members
• Laboratory Housekeeping Tasks Such as: Cleaning Glassware, Hazardous Waste Oversight, Replenishing Consumables, Etc.
• Responsibilities also include performing inventory of their assigned lab space and working with Dr. Matt Fhaner to ensure materials are ordered and delivered in time for labs.

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a currently enrolled student within the College of Innovation and Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint
• Sophomore level or above
• Nomination by at least one CIT faculty member or career advisor or academic advisor
• A demonstrated ability to apply laboratory safety rules

Desired Qualifications*

• Successful completion of one or more lab class in Chemistry
• Willing and available to participate in career workshops and Career Fair for CIT
• Demonstrated Organizational skills and time management
• Experience with experimentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Coachable and approachable

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Application Deadline

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.