Front End Development Intern

Front End Development Do you have a passion for creating websites? Do you get excited about entrepreneurship? Do you enjoy working with different types of people? Do you thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented atmosphere? The Front End Development Intern will have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team to create websites for a variety of clients. Throughout this internship you will gain practical experience in web development while working in fun and exciting environment. We highly encourage freshman and sophomores to apply. What You’ll Do As a web development intern at EnterpriseWorks, you will be able to work on websites for a variety of startup tenants. Some of the websites will be for more agriculture based startups and some may be for more tech startups. The project manager intern will incorporate a web developer into a team of interns to meet and discuss content desired by a client. The graphic designers and communication interns will provide the web developer with the materials that are needed to be implemented into the website to then be deployed onto a live server. To wrap up the project, the intern will be tasked with providing the client with the tools to edit and take over their website in its entirety. This position will begin training at the beginning of Fall 2019 and will continue on throughout the semester and upon performance review continue on to Spring 2020. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of December 2020 or later (May 2021 preferred) Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 10-20 hours/week during Fall 2019 upon a successful performance review continue onto Spring 2020 Qualifications: Have experience with WordPress or other similar CMS Have HTML, CSS, and JavaScript experience Develop, implement and modify clients’ websites with WordPress platforms Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure Deploy websites onto live servers Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects Have strong customer service skills Attention to detail and have problem sensitivity Ability to work within a timeline Ability to work in a team environment Must maintain clear communications with management on project status Nice to have: Familiarity with WordPress Have Java experience Project management or consulting experience Website design experience

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AbbVie Front End Developer Student – Spring 2020

The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who are able to work in parallel to their school schedule. Who We Are: AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science.  Major duties include: Creating flexible web interface forms for data input, capture, and calculation Front end development for existing data analytics processes Working on user-centered small projects that support various departments within R&D Qualifications: Must be registered as a full-time student Undergraduate and Graduate students Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship 10 – 15 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture but who will focus on details Passion for design and great user experiences Familiarity with user research and usability testing methodologies to prioritize user needs to drive design priorities Ability to design and deliver clean and usable user interface prototypes for desktop Preferred Skills: JavaScript/JQuery/Vue Web development Familiarity with databases Willingness to learn Pipeline Pilot (a RAD platform) Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the Spring semester 2020 with an option to continue through the summer and 2021 academic year. To apply: Submit your resume to innovationcenter@abbvie.com Company Name: AbbVie Category: Software Engineering Position Title: Front End Developer student Status: Undergraduate & Graduate Hourly Hours per week: 10 – 15 during academic year 35 – 40 during summer semester Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com

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Farm Data Specialist

More than 7 billion people depend on farms for healthy and affordable food. By 2050, the global population will reach 9.4 billion and farmers will need new ways to deliver on this demand.  They’ll be seeking options that are economically viable and that will help them remain environmentally sustainable. Granular’s software meets this need, making farmers more efficient. We’re looking for a Professional Service Data Specialist to make sure our customers are the most effective management technology users in the agriculture industry. You will be a responsible, self-starting individual who completes data projects on behalf of our paid professional services clients. This role is integral to Granular’s success and is a unique opportunity to join a mission focused, fast-paced, smart and fun team. What You’ll Get To Do: Master Granular Business product functionality and optimal customer data acquisition and entry methods Collect client data from various sources (spreadsheets, third party software, and office records) and organize according to the project requirements Enter and/or reconcile data into Granular Business on behalf of clients Communicate with the client and account manager throughout the project to clarify questions and share results Projects include assisting with account set up, monitoring and reconciling machine data, entering inventory delivery tickets, and entering historical records. For ongoing projects, meet data reconciliation and reporting deadlines Recommend additional services to clients based on successful interactions or if further pain points are identified during the project life cycle Help inform Account Executives and Customer Success Managers about available services project benefits, processes, and client impact Complete internal data projects and analyses to help enable our account managers Set up a project, communicate business and technical requirements, and execute project deadlines efficiently and accurately. Our Ideal Candidate: Direct experience and/or a strong professional understanding of the agricultural industry. This is a must, because to solve problems efficiently you need to know what business challenges our customers are addressing as well as how to relate to the industry culture. Strong background in project management or data processing High attention to detail and are good at organizing information Can comfortably use Excel Self-starter that can work independently and contribute to team developments Comfortable learning new processes every day – as a new but growing team we’re constantly evolving our work Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, esp over the phone and email You exude optimism, teamwork, and simplicity Work smart and efficiently while juggling multiple tasks and channels BA or BS from a leading university with a track record of academic excellence. Perks and Benefits: Upward mobility.  We are growing quickly and need talent who can take on increasingly challenging and rewarding roles Generous Vacation 401k Matching Program Commuter Benefit Program and Stipend Employer sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Vision and Dental FSA and Dependent Care FSA Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave Paid Adoption Leave and Adoption Assistance Dependent care for business travel Learning and Development Programs Open floor plan, dog-friendly offices Who We Are: Granular combines the leadership and innovation of experienced entrepreneurs, advisors, and investors with the meaningful insights of farmers, agronomists, data scientists and engineers. Our internal team has the rebellious, innovative business and technical acumen that defines Silicon Valley; this expertise has produced products including Granular Business, Granular Agronomy, AcreValue, and AgStudio. Founded in February 2014, and backed by leading VC’s like Andreessen Horowitz and Google Ventures, Granular is an independent subsidiary of Corteva, a spin off of DowDuPont™. This position is specifically for the Research Park location in Champaign, IL. To apply, please visit: https://boards.greenhouse.io/granular/jobs/1502736

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Entry Level Analyst

MS Bioanalytical has a position opening for an entry level analyst performing tests of foods and dietary supplements. Candidates should have: BS and/or Master degree in Foods and Nutrition Science, Biology, Agronomy and/or related biological science Basic knowledge and skills in chemistry and instrumentation A strong commitment to performing laboratory testing Compensation will be based on experience and qualification. Benefits include health insurance, retirement and paid holiday as set forward by the company. Interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to Charlie Li, Lab Director at Charlie.li@msbioanalytical.com.   About us MS Bioanalytical (MSB) is an FDA-registered and independent testing service company specializing in the analysis of food and nutrition supplements. Our service scope includes vitamins and minerals, dietary nutrients, herbal products, functional foods, food additives, cosmetics, cannabis, pharmaceuticals and food contamination and toxins. Our goal is to provide quality service at fast turnaround time at reasonable cost.

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EnterpriseWorks Multimedia Intern – Fall 2019/Spring 2020

Multimedia and Communications Internship EnterpriseWorks & University of Illinois Research Park Who we are Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Previous EnterpriseWorks interns have gone onto work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, Denodo, All State, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. Communications and Multimedia Do you enjoy telling stories through video and pictures? Do you get excited about being able to creatively document an event and show your work off to others? The Multimedia Intern will demonstrate their multimedia capabilities along with their teamwork and project management skills by working on meaningful, high-impact projects. This internship will allow you to fine-tune and develop your videography and photography skills in a professional environment. Interns will collaborate and coordinate with Research Park leadership and the EnterpriseWorks intern team. What You’ll Do The Research Park hosts over 200 events annually and as a Multimedia Intern, you will be responsible for capturing professional quality photos and videos of our in-house events, as well as editing and recapping them to promote Research Park and EnterpriseWorks. You will also be assigned projects (promotional videos/photoshoots, etc) for start-ups in the EnterpriseWorks incubator. You and a team of interns will meet with the client to discuss the project timeline and expectations. You will be responsible for determining techniques to utilize for completion of the project. A storytelling mindset would be valuable for an intern in this position to use as a frame of reference when editing footage. It is important to coordinate effectively with EnterpriseWorks staff and clients to execute all projects to their highest potential. This position will begin training at the beginning of Fall 2019 and will continue on throughout the semester. Upon a successful performance review the internship will continue into Spring 2020. The ideal candidate will continue full time during Summer 2020 as well. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of December 2020 or later (May 2021 preferred) Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 12-20 hours/week during Fall 2019 upon a successful performance review continue into Spring 2020 Qualifications: Ability to maintain clear communications with management on project status Strong photography and videography skills Strong proficiency with video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, etc.) Experience using a DSLR camera and camcorder Strong project management organizational skills Ability to quickly solve new design problems Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ability to work on short deadlines Experience with Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel Nice to have: Ability to work in presentation software such as PowerPoint Experience with recording, editing videos for RSO’s or class project For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position URL of a video sample Apply online here:  http://go.researchpark.illinois.edu/MultimediaApp Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Compensation: Hourly wage will be $12.00 per hour based on experience and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Timing: Student is expected to work 12-20 hours per week during the academic year. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters including a full-time internship during the summer. For more information, please visit researchpark.illinois.edu. For questions please email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu.

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EnterpriseWorks Communications and Social Media Internship – Fall 2019/Spring 2020

Communications and Social Media Internship EnterpriseWorks & University of Illinois Research Park Who we are Research Park is a technology hub for corporate operations focusing on innovative, cutting edge research and development. EnterpriseWorks is an award-winning incubator at the Research Park that focuses on science and research-based start-up companies commercializing technology from the University of Illinois. We have a multifaceted team of professionals and interns dedicated to helping our startups and corporations thrive in the Research Park. Previous EnterpriseWorks interns have gone onto work at companies including but not limited to: Google, Facebook, IBM, Denodo, All State, Blue Bunny, Yelp, Solstice, and Surface 51. Communications and Social Media Do you love to write and pride yourself as being creative and good with words? Do you love to use social media? Do you enjoy working with different types of people? Do you thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented atmosphere? Then this is the position for you. What You’ll Do The Communications and Social Media Intern will demonstrate their excellent written and verbal communication skills by writing news stories that highlight exciting things happening at the Research Park, crafting tweets and other social media posts that are enticing, yet specific, and working with graphic designers to create materials to promote events. They will collaborate and coordinate with Research Park leadership and the EnterpriseWorks intern team to ensure timely marketing/branding and promotions of jobs, events, and news through appropriate platforms. An intern will be able to propose new and innovative ways to increase Research Park’s brand awareness in the community and campus as well as manage ongoing communications projects such as weekly announcements and monthly student newsletters. In addition, the intern will ensure that information on the Research Park website, calendars, and all social media platforms is up to date and correct. This position will begin training at the beginning of Fall 2019 and will continue on throughout the semester and upon performance review continue on to Spring 2020. Eligibility Requirements: You must meet these requirements to be eligible for this internship. Graduation date of December 2020 or later (May 2021 preferred) Must be a full-time enrolled student at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at the time of employment Must be available to work 12-20 hours/week during Fall 2019 upon a successful performance review continue onto Spring 2020 Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to tell a great story in multiple formats and lengths (e.g. photos, video clips, and words) Understanding of internet and social media marketing best practices Experience in multiple social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn Excellent proofreading and editing skills; Strong attention to detail Good project management and time management skills/work within structure Ability to work in fast-paced environments and balance multiple projects Ensure all projects are delivered on-time and within scope Maintain clear communications with management on project status Nice to have: Experience with Webtools, Hootsuite Ability to edit web content through WordPress Practical writing experience outside of the classroom Seeking at least one candidate that is familiar with Agriculture to adequately communicate the advances in Agricultural Technology being produced by many of the companies at Research Park. If applicable, please provide the extent of knowledge you have in this field in either your cover letter or resume. For your application, please prepare: Resume Cover letter explaining how your experience makes you a good fit for this position Writing Sample or Social Media Post Sample Apply online here:  go.researchpark.illinois.edu/CommInternApp Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Compensation: Hourly wage will be $12.00 per hour based on experience and will be paid by the University of Illinois. Timing: Student is expected to work 12-20 hours per week during the academic year. Pending successful performance reviews, the internship can continue through multiple semesters including a full-time internship during the summer. For more information, please visit researchpark.illinois.edu. For questions please email uirp-jobs@illinois.edu.

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Emerging Technology Intern

Role Summary/Purpose: The Synchrony Emerging Technology Center located at UIUC’s Research Park focuses on advancing our internal capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, and other emerging technology domains to create long-term value for our customers. The interns in the program will work closely with our Innovation Station and SMEs to deliver projects for our business stakeholders. Projects can range across multiple disciplines such as basic market and technology research, big data analytics, proof-of-concept creation, data visualization, and software development. Applicants can apply at: https://synchronyfinancial.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/University/job/Other-IL-US/Emerging-Technology-Intern–L07-_1700003308 Minimum Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills Critical thinking with excellent judgment and initiative Self-motivator with great attention to detail Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products Proven analytical skills Naturally curious and ability to learn quickly Demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills Engaging personality with ability to work independently and in a team setting Familiarity with Agile project management methods and practices Desired Qualifications: Familiarity with Hortonworks Hadoop 2.4.x distribution and traditional BI Solution Architecture encompassing ETL, CEP, DW, BI Reporting (preferably in a Unix/Linux, Oracle environment) is a plus Experience with Pig, Sqoop, MapReduce, Kafka, Spark, Java, or HBase is a plus Demonstrable experience in artificial intelligence, machine learning, distributed ledger technology, connected devices, or cyber security frameworks is a plus Internship Eligibility Requirements: Must be registered as a full-time student at the University of Illinois Must be able to commute to the work location Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship Must be willing to commit 10 – 20 hours/week during the academic semester Employment Eligibility Requirements: You must be 18 years or older You must have a high school diploma or equivalent You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the selection process You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. If currently a Synchrony Financial Employee, you must have been in your current position for at least 6 months (Level 4 – 7) or 24 months (level 8 or greater), have at least a “consistently meets expectations” performance rating and have the approval of your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR to apply if you don’t meet the time-in-job or performance requirement Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.  We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable Accommodation Notice:  Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time. Grade/Level: 07 Job Family Group: Information Technology

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DevOps Intern – Salesforce

Company Name: AbbVie Category: Computer Science, DevOps Position Title: DevOps Intern Status: Undergraduate Hourly Hours per week: 10 – 15 during academic year 35 – 40 during summer semester Contact Email: Masha.Trenhaile@abbvie.com Who We Are: AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. Position Description:  The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who are able to work in parallel to their school schedule. Major duties include: Working on user-centered and small workgroup small application projects that will be utilized throughout the company Configuring Salesforce systems, by creating or modifying custom fields, custom objects, validation rules, process builders, workflows, reports and etc. Developing custom programs, triggers and lightening custom components using APEX, Java script, SOQL , SOSL Qualifications:  Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Undergraduate and Graduate students Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship 10 – 15 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester Preferred Skills:  Salesforce platform VisualForce pages APEX Java scripts Knowledge of VS Code, Salesforce CLI, Git Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the fall semester 2019 with an option to continue through the spring, summer and 2020-2021 academic year. To apply: Submit your resume to Masha Trenhaile at Masha.Trenhaile@abbvie.com Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com

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Dev/Ops Engineer – Advertising & Data Systems Team

At Verizon Media’s Champaign, IL office we are currently looking for talented and motivated Engineers to join us. A Little About Us Verizon Media’s Advertising & Data Systems team is responsible for providing fast, clean, and relevant data for Verizon Media’s advertising businesses.  We are developing innovative techniques to enrich our advertiser and user experience through complex, scalable ad platforms, with ever growing and interesting challenges. Your Day Contributing to technical projects working in a team environment. Working projects to Increase performance of our systems, automating processes, forecasting loading, implementing tools for large data set issue analysis and verification. Production support: troubleshoot, report, and prioritize operational issues with multiple Big Data production pipelines Performance Engineering: Investigating and comparing Big Data infrastructural changes for improved performance and data throughput Work closely with Feature development teams to create highly reliable data applications Automation Engineering: Improve monitoring system’s scalability and standardization through automation, statistics and machine learning Work to ensure data security and data protection are maintained Act as a liaison between the different tiered support teams for operability/site-up issue escalation and monitoring We are looking for a candidate with these skills: A solid Computer Science foundation in data structures and algorithms, object oriented programming, and modern software engineering practices from your achievement of obtaining a degree in CS or a similar engineering pursuit. Proficient in object oriented programming languages like Java, Python Familiar with Linux and shell scripting Familiar with  large-scale software deployments, familiarity with Chef a plus. Knowledge of SQL and relational databases Solid written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem solving, multi-tasking skills Excellent team working capability Knowledge of security and data protection concepts. Familiar with Hadoop, Storm Familiar with monitoring applications like Nagios/Netcool/Moog The passion to build great products, work with great people and change the world If you are interested in joining the Verizon Media’s Champaign, IL office, please email a resume and cover letter to resume-champaign-data@verizonmedia.com.

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Dev Ops – Docker or Container Experience

Company Name: AbbVie Category: Computer Science, DevOps Position Title: DevOps Intern Status: Undergraduate Hourly Hours per week: 10 – 15 during academic year 35 – 40 during summer semester Contact Email: innovationcenter@abbvie.com Who We Are: AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company’s mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world’s most complex and serious diseases. AbbVie employs approximately 25,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries. The AbbVie Innovation Center is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois and provides an opportunity for students and AbbVie’s Research and Development IT group to collaborate on projects to help advance our science. Position Description:  The Part-Time Student Program at the AbbVie Innovation Center, located in the Research Park, is designed to augment AbbVie’s regular staff, and is for students who are able to work in parallel to their school schedule. Major duties include: Working on DevOps implementation, automation, and configuration projects that will be utilized throughout the company Working to containerize processes that support AbbVie’s DevOps tools Developing small programs and components that will be used to solve problems in the R&D area Developing GitHub bots/automations to make developers more productive on GitHub Researching existing tools and best practices for DevOps Qualifications:  Must be registered as a full-time student Must be able to commute to the work location on a daily basis Undergraduate and Graduate students Cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, or equivalent Must be authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without requiring sponsorship 10 – 15 hours/week during the academic year 35 – 40 hours/week during the summer semester Creative problem solver with ability to understand larger picture but who will focus on details Willingness to learn DevOps and develop automation and configuration scripts Must have experience with Git/GitHub Preferred Skills:  Proficiency in a programming language (Python, Java, C++, etc.) Experience with Docker and/or other containers Experience in interfacing with web-based REST APIs Experience with software development and software testing Note: The position will be hired through a third-party hiring agency and will begin as soon as possible over the fall semester 2019 with an option to continue through the spring, summer and 2020-2021 academic year. To apply: Submit your resume to Masha Trenhaile at innovationcenter@abbvie.com Learn more about us at: www.abbvie.com

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