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Executive Initiatives Intern

Springville, UT · On-site

$29.60K - $35.10K/yr

... Science, Communications, Management, or related field) • Strong written and verbal communication skills • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail • Ability to manage ...

OCHE Intern

Lehi, UT · On-site

$15/hr

Announcement Details Open Date 03/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN16867N Job Title OCHE Intern ... writing skills, an aptitude for systems thinking, and a commitment to translating scientific ...

Norstella is a premier and critical global life sciences data and AI solutions provider dedicated ... Write basic automation scripts (Python or Bash) to support operational tasks * Assist with ...

Details Open Date 03/23/2026 Requisition Number PRN16867N Job Title OCHE Intern Working Title ... writing skills, an aptitude for systems thinking, and a commitment to translating scientific ...

Engineering Intern

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Science, Manufacturing, Aerospace, any other applicable engineering field. * Ability to work ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Current computer literacy including Microsoft ...

Engineering Intern

Salt Lake City, UT

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Science, Manufacturing, Aerospace, any other applicable engineering field. * Ability to work ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Current computer literacy including Microsoft ...

Engineering Intern

Salt Lake City, UT

$16.25 - $21/hr

... Science, Manufacturing, Aerospace, any other applicable engineering field. * Ability to work ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Current computer literacy including Microsoft ...

Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews, design discussions, testing, and ... A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or ...

Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews, design discussions, testing, and ... A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, a related technical field, or ...

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What is the difference between Intern Science Writer vs Research Assistant?

AspectIntern Science WriterResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in science, journalism, or related fieldUsually enrolled in or recent graduate of a science or research-based program
Work EnvironmentMedia, publishing, or communication-focused settingsLaboratories, research institutions, or academic settings
Employer & Industry UsageMedia outlets, science communication firms, educational organizationsUniversities, research institutes, government agencies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level science communication rolesUnderstanding research support roles in science

The main difference between an Intern Science Writer and a Research Assistant lies in their focus and work environment. Intern Science Writers primarily create science content for media or educational purposes, often in communication-focused settings. Research Assistants support scientific experiments and data collection in research environments. Both roles require a background in science, but their career paths and daily tasks differ significantly.

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Exploration Geology Intern - Summer 2026

Zanskar

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Internship

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Role Overview
Exploration Geology Intern - Summer 2026
Start Day: May 18 - June 1
Duration: 12-16 weeks
Hours per week: 30-40
Rate of pay: $17-$22 per hour
Location: Salt Lake City • In-Person
Travel up to 7 consecutive days
Mission - Why we exist and why we need you
Geothermal energy is the most abundant renewable energy source in the world. However, historically, it's been hard to find and expensive to develop. At Zanskar, we're using better technology to find and develop new geothermal resources in order to make geothermal a cost-effective and vital contributor to a carbon-free energy future. We are revolutionizing the exploration process, setting new industry standards for discovery rates and finding new prospects at an unprecedented scale.
The Exploration team is hiring a Summer Intern to support prospect generation and evaluation by building and
maintaining the datasets that underpin our exploration workflow. This role will contribute directly to active
projects while working alongside a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team.
SKILLS YOU WILL BUILD
  • Geothermal concepts & Geologic exploration methods
  • SQL, database management & pipelines
  • GIS proficiency & spatial data analysis
  • Data quality control & validation
  • Web scraping & structured data extraction
  • Technical & scientific writing

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
  • Pursuing / completed B.S. or M.S. in Geology or related field
  • Interest or prior exposure to geothermal & exploration
  • Self-driven, organized, comfortable with
  • independent work
  • Eagerness to engage in both field and office environments

INTERN DELIVERABLES - PROJECTS & OUTPUTS
Each deliverable represents a distinct, concrete contribution to Zanskar's exploration database and workflows.
Data Ingestion for Key Prospect Areas
  • Geologic literature review, legacy report compilation, map digitization, well data extraction & aggregation, database QA/AC. Catalog, summarize, and tag field reports into a structured reference library with key metadata.

Prospect Screening Support
  • GIS Project Maintenance. Assist with spatial data analysis to evaluate new target areas. Contribute to map products and data-backed observations that feed directly into active scoring.

Stakeholder Presentation
  • Deliver a polished end-of-internship presentation covering projects completed and key learnings.

MENTORSHIP STRUCTURE
Structured mentorship from two teams ensures technical growth and integration into Zanskar's exploration culture.
MENTOR / TEAM ROLE MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES
Early-Stage Exploration Team (Primary)
  • Technical Lead Weekly 1-on-1 check-ins
  • guided introduction to geothermal exploration workflows
  • target screening; co authorship credit on internal memos and exploration summaries
  • Based on candidate interest, responsibilities may include travel for:
    • collection of external data
    • field site assessments
    • mapping
    • water sampling

Prospect Generation (Secondary)
  • Data & Targeting Weekly collaboration on digitization review and map products
  • hands-on training in database structure
  • data pipelines
  • data scraping
  • exposure to prospect scoring and ranking
  • paired QGIS spatial analysis sessions for new leads.

Cross-Team (Ad Hoc)
Professional Dev.
  • Lunch-and-learns with senior geologists
  • shadowing of stakeholder meetings
  • feedback on final presentation draft
  • end-of-internship written performance review
  • professional reference available upon request

CAPSTONE: Final Stakeholder Presentation - End of August 2026
The intern will deliver a polished 15-20 minute presentation to key Zanskar stakeholders summarizing completed deliverables, contributions to the exploration database, key geologic insights, and recommendations for future work, serving as both a resume-building milestone and an introduction to professional scientific communication in an industry setting.
• Candidates reviewed on a rolling basis •
Equal Opportunity Employer
Zanskar is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practice laws.