FAQs
What is the pay range for the Graduate Student Intern position?
The pay range for this position is $6,620 - $8,040 monthly, based on a step structure determined by your most recent completed academic year.
What is the duration of the internship?
This is a summer internship for the year 2025.
What are the educational qualifications required for this position?
Candidates must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree, or they must be recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.
Is a security clearance required for this position?
No security clearance is required at the time of application. However, if your assignment exceeds 179 days in a calendar year, you must complete a Personal Identity Verification process, which involves a background check.
Are there any restrictions based on nationality?
Yes, to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), candidates from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residency are generally prohibited from accessing specific non-public areas of national security or nuclear weapons facilities.
Will I be required to pass a drug test to secure this internship?
Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, including testing for marijuana use, due to federal regulations.
What type of research will I be involved in during the internship?
Interns will conduct research in fields including organic/inorganic synthesis, materials characterization, electrochemistry, computational chemistry, nanoscale materials synthesis, and metallurgy, among others.
Is there any preferred academic performance criterion for candidates?
Yes, it is preferred that candidates have a GPA of 3.0 or above, along with broad knowledge of chemistry and materials.
What benefits are offered to interns at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
Benefits include holiday pay, sick leave accrual, individual 401(k) contributions, and a commitment to creating an inclusive work environment.
How can I report a suspicious job offer related to LLNL?
If you suspect a job posting or offer is fraudulent, do not respond. You can learn more about recruitment scams on our website, where all current job openings are displayed under "Find Your Job."