Sandia National Laboratories · 18 hours ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - 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. They are seeking a Summer - R&D Undergraduate Intern to work in a multidisciplinary materials research laboratory, involving hands-on training in materials chemistry and experimental laboratory research tasks.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.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 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
Pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or 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
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
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
Recent News
Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence
2026-01-13
2026-01-11
Inside HPC & AI News | High-Performance Computing & Artificial Intelligence
2026-01-09
Company data provided by crunchbase