• Job Description

  Req#: 499372

  Overview:

  The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

  Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

  Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

  1. Students are our top priority.
  2. We strive for excellence.
  3. We thrive on diversity.
  4. We celebrate collaboration.
  5. We champion innovation.
  6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
  7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
  8. We act ethically.
  9. We are responsible stewards.
  
  Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

  Job Description

  Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Logistics and Procurement Intern for Summer 2024, for its Aerospace, Transportation, and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ATAS). The intern will be responsible for assisting with logistics in the procurement and receiving process, identifying areas of inefficiency, assisting with logistics of inventory management, managing Bills of Materials by utilizing database tools, and performing physical inventory audits. This may include coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and engineers, as well as other elements of the parts handling process.

  This position allows for the opportunity to gain experience with work orders, kitting, and quality assurance, as well as develop and implement processes across the program, lab, and potentially the organization. This position will require someone with exceptional problem solving, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

  This position will require in person attendance at the Cobb County Research Facility (CCRF), as well as the ability to handle/lift and deliver parts.

  Required Minimum Qualifications

  Intern

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/STEM, business, or related fields
  • 3.0 or higher GPA
  • Ability to come in to CCRF in person
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate with suppliers, vendors, and engineers
  • Ability to handle/lift and deliver parts
  • Full-Time Intern- Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Customer Service Experience
  • Relevant Work Experience

  Hours per Week

  40 hours per week

  U.S. Citizenship Requirements

  Due to our research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

  Clearance Type Required

  Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

  Housing and Relocation

  Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

  Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

  All members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values shape and fundamentally support our University's work. Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here: Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

• About the company

  The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly referred to as Georgia Tech or, in the state of Georgia, as Tech, is a public research university and institute of technology in Atlanta, Georgia.

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