Pacific Northwest National Laboratory ยท 22 hours ago
DOE Nuclear Technician Training Internship
Richland, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17.13/hr - $23.08/hr
Start in 2026 SpringPacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is offering a unique internship opportunity focused on Nuclear Technician Careers. This internship will introduce interns to research related careers in the nuclear sector and provide an opportunity to explore specialized skills, gain hands-on experience, and participate in industry-led training.
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Responsibilities
Participate in immersive instruction and training in glovebox, fume hood, and/or electromechanical manipulator operations, with a focus on protocols for hot cell environments
Have the opportunity to earn internship credit in collaboration with their college or university
Gain practical experience through simulations and hands-on use of workplace tools, technologies, and procedures
Engage with mentors and subject matter experts to deepen technical knowledge and explore pathways in nuclear science and operations
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and be successfully enrolled in Nuclear Technology Program at Columbia Basin College (CBC) with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2026
Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher
Applicants must be 18 years of age by start date
Applicants must have successfully completed courses or training in Basic Nuclear Math and Physics (NT111), Radiation Fundamentals (RPT 111) and Physics for non-majors with lab (PHYS110)
Preferred
Successful completion of a course in Nuclear Chemistry (NT 160) or concurrently enrolled (Spring 2026)
Have completed or within 6 months of completing a Nuclear Tech program
Demonstrates interest in Nuclear Technology and Operations
Familiarity with radiation safety, nuclear facility operations, or related coursework
Willingness to engage in active learning and adapt to dynamic training environments
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Company funded pension plan
401k savings plan
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operates as a government research laboratory.
Founded in 1965
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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US Department of Energy
2022-07-14Grant
2018-07-16Grant
Leadership Team
Allison Campbell
Associate Laboratory Director for Earth and Biological Sciences
Deborah Gracio
Associate Laboratory Director of National Security
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