Sandia National Laboratories · 23 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Nanoscale Sciences, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work. They are seeking an R&D Undergraduate Summer Intern to assist with the synthesis and characterization of nanoporous materials and to test material properties.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with the synthesis and characterization of nanoporous materials
Assist with testing material properties including crystallinity, porosity, thermal stability, electron microscopy
The position would best suit a student with an interest in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering. Responsibilities include using synthesis of new materials using various methods, data collection, data analysis, and the ability to maintain a safe laboratory working environment
Qualification
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited undergraduate program
Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Good oral and written communication skills and strong self-initiative and self-responsibility. Suitable personal references may be offered to help demonstrate this ability
Ability to contribute in a team environment; strong self-motivation and enthusiasm to acquire work experience in a materials research and characterization laboratory
General knowledge and good understanding of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with working in a chemistry laboratory in general and material synthesis, in particular and outstanding academic performance
The ability to work independently and self-sufficiently with high reliability and attention to detail as part of a larger team effort
Benefits
Generous vacation
Strong medical and other benefits
Competitive 401k
Learning opportunities
Relocation assistance
Amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance
Company
Sandia National Laboratories
Sandia is a conducts research and development into the non-nuclear components of nuclear weapons.
Founded in 1945
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2023-09-21Grant· $0.5M
2023-07-27Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $3.7M
Leadership Team
Laura McGill
Deputy Laboratories Director - Nuclear Deterrence, and Chief Technology Officer
Maria Gallardo
CFO Enterprise Risk Management Program Lead
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