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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 3 months ago

2026 Internship - Science/Engineering - Applied Chemistry and Physics

Laurel, Maryland

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22.60/hr - $47.95/hr

Start in 2026

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is dedicated to solving complex challenges in defense and security. The internship role offers opportunities to collaborate on real-world problems in a fast-paced environment, focusing on applied chemistry and physics to develop solutions for national security challenges.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Qualification

ChemistryChemical EngineeringPhysicsLaboratory ResearchData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamwork

Required

Are pursuing a BS in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, nuclear engineering, material science or a related technical field

Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale

Have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and have worked successfully in a team environment

Are able to travel occasionally to attend meetings with our government partners and operational stakeholders

To access APL's facilities and networks, U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws

Preferred

Are pursuing a MS or Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering, or a related technical field with a strong academic record

Have experience performing hands-on laboratory research, including in internships

Have classroom or professional experience performing data analysis and writing scientific reports

Apply creativity, chemical knowledge, and laboratory experience to address concerns related to national defense, terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction

Benefits

Generous benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942