Sandia National Laboratories · 18 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Ceramics and Materials Physics, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking a Year Round - R&D Undergraduate Intern to work in a multidisciplinary materials research laboratory. The role involves hands-on training in a materials chemistry laboratory, performing experimental laboratory research tasks, and supporting various materials preparation and testing activities.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform experimental laboratory research tasks following established safety and environmental protection practices
Perform daily experiments using chemicals and electrical test equipment
Perform materials preparation (sample substrates, buffers, reaction solutions, wet chemical synthesis, etc.)
Perform experiments to test and characterize various materials through electrochemical and spectroscopic methods
Transport chemicals and/or experimental samples between labs
Maintain lab cleanliness, clean and store glassware, and ensure proper disposal of chemical waste
Perform research under the supervision of the principal investigator
Discuss and establish experimental tasks
Perform data analysis
Report and discuss results
Qualification
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time 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 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
Preferred
Pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Physics
Experience and working knowledge of basic laboratory skills and practices
Ability to follow processes and directions accurately
Ability to work successfully on a team
Demonstrated self-motivation and independence
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and 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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