Undergraduate Research Intern / Co-Op (2027)
Quantum Formatics
Cambridge, MAInternship$18–25/hrPosted 1mo agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Quantum Formatics seeks an undergraduate research intern to assist with core laboratory operations, focusing on superconducting alloy synthesis and characterization, while gaining experience in a fast‑paced startup environment and developing strong research and professional skills.
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Quantum Formatics is seeking an Undergraduate Research Intern (Experimental) to assist with the operation of our core laboratory
About Quantum Formatics Quantum Formatics is a materials discovery startup building next-generation superconductors for high-field applications, from more accessible MRI technology to scalable fusion energy. Our work is published, patent-pending, and backed by top venture capital investors. Based at The Engine in Cambridge, MA, we are a small, focused team of scientists and engineers operating at the intersection of materials science, AI, and applied physics. We are in a strong financial position with committed institutional backing and are scaling our R&D team to accelerate the pace of discovery.
Description This role is for the Spring 2027 Cycle
What we are looking for Quantum Formatics is seeking an Undergraduate Research Intern (Experimental) to assist with the operation of our core laboratory in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This hands-on role is ideal for a highly motivated individual interested in superconducting alloy synthesis and characterization, as well as gaining experience in a fast-paced startup environment. You will play a key role in synthesis and characterization efforts within our high-throughput materials discovery laboratory, contributing to the exploration of novel materials while developing strong research and professional skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with synthesis of bulk alloys and intermetallic materials via arc melting.
- Operate instrumentation for structural, chemical, magnetic, and electrical characterization.
- Collaborate closely with the research scientists to improve synthesis and characterization throughput.
- Follow safety standards, lab workflows, and operational best practices.
Qualifications
- Pursuing undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework
- Experience with at least one of the following materials characterization techniques: XRD, SEM/EDS, magnetometry, or low-temperature resistivity measurements.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment working alongside scientists with diverse backgrounds and domain expertise.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Salary $18 - $25 per hour
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How this job compares
Set against the 532 open Research Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$18–25/hr
- Massachusetts median$25–44/hr44 hourly ranges
- US median$25–44/hr230 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $21.50/hr, is 37% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Research Intern hourly ranges in Massachusetts.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 60 open Research Intern jobs in Massachusetts and 532 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
- MIT Lincoln Laboratory42 open
- Amazon3 open
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- Experience
- Research Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (21 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 249 of the 532 open Research Intern jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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