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Intern - Growing STEMS - R&D Undergraduate Year Round

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Sandia National Laboratories

Apr 24

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development
    Science
  • Albuquerque

Requirements

  • Qualifications We Require:
  • You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:
  • Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program
  • Be enrolled at one of the following institutions that qualifies for the Growing STEMS program with Sandia National Laboratories: Texas Tech, NM Tech, University of California-Merced, Amarillo College
  • 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
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Qualifications We Desire:
  • Pursuing a degree in Chemistry. Materials Science & Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
  • College level general chemistry and lab or equivalent (AP Chemistry with 4 or 5).
  • At least one college-level laboratory class in a STEM subject area.
  • Experience in safe handling of chemicals and materials.
  • Experience with data analysis and reduction.
  • Proven evidence of excellent teaming, interpersonal and written communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform materials characterization, such as spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, thermal gravimetric analysis, etc.
  • Work closely with experimentalists to provide validated results of complex and challenging problems.
  • Aid in analytical measurement and detection of PFAS.
  • Synthesizing materials to sequester PFAS.
  • Perform adsorption and desorption experiments.
  • Development of new testing setups/techniques for unique sample geometries and/or environmental constraints.
  • General lab maintenance.

Sandia National Laboratories

DOE labs securing a peaceful and free world through science and technology.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1949
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier DOE science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. Our team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and business specialists apply their knowledge and skill toward delivering cutting-edge technology in an array of areas. Across our main sites in Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA, our research ranges from nuclear defense and homeland and global security to innovative work in biotechnology, environmental preservation, energy, and cyber security. Our teams have shared some of the reasons they enjoy working at Sandia: • Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide • Extraordinary co-workers • Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world (tours.sandia.gov) • Career advancement and enrichment opportunities • Work-life balance with flexible work schedules, competitive benefits, and convenient on-site amenities