Sandia National Laboratories · 15 hours ago
Intern, R&D Graduate Year Round - Power Sources R&D, Hybrid
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Hybrid
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. They are seeking a year-round graduate intern to conduct experimental electrochemical materials science R&D for energy storage research, collaborating with scientists and supporting operations within the power sources technology group.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist with conducting experiments utilizing next generation energy storage materials
Organize and collect data to help make conclusions that will inform our research programs
Assist with operations of our laboratories, including planning, safety, and maintenance
Work in a collaborative research team to grow in your knowledge of batteries, electrochemistry, and scientific research
Qualification
Required
Earned bachelor's degree
Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 30 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
Hands-on laboratory experience (coursework or research/employment)
Experience in electrochemical testing and methods
Experience in solid electrolytes for batteries
Experience with Thermal Analysis Equipment (e.g. Differential Scanning Calorimetry)
Experience with Spectroscopic Characterization Techniques
Proficiency in coding for data analysis (e.g. MATLAB or Python)
Proficiency with glovebox operation
Experience working in hazardous laboratory operations and ES&H processes to ensure safe conditions
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
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