National Laboratory of the Rockies · 2 weeks ago
Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry
Golden, CO
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$35K/yr - $56K/yrNational Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development, focusing on affordable and secure energy solutions. The role involves performing compositional analysis on biomass-derived samples and assisting with various analytical techniques as part of a collaborative research team.
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Responsibilities
Assisting senior team members in the preparation of samples for instrumental analysis
Performing analyses using various analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography, near-infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis
Keep accurate and detailed laboratory records
Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
Document and report analytical data to research team
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree granting program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution
Internship period cannot exceed 12 months past graduation
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
Current enrollment in a chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related degree program
Successful candidates will have some experience in instrumental analysis
Demonstrate significant attention to detail
Clear record keeping skills with special attention to data traceability
Excellent communication skills
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Sick leave (where required by law)
Performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component
Relocation expense reimbursement
Company
National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Clay Sumner
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer L.
Chief Financial Officer
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