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Materials Science Division - Graduate Student Intern - Summer 2025

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a grad student or recent grad in relevant fields, with a GPA of 3.0+, strong communication skills, teamwork experience, and knowledge of chemistry or materials.
  • You will assist scientists in lab work, conduct independent research, perform basic technical tasks, and present findings through presentations or posters.

Requirements

  • Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
  • Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated academic achievement in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
  • Experience applying basic scientific principles to solve technical problems.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills.
  • Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
  • Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Broad knowledge of chemistry and materials.
  • GPA of 3.0 or above.

Responsibilities

  • Work with scientists on projects involving hands-on work in a laboratory, computation, or data analysis.
  • Conduct research in assigned area, under limited direction and supervision.
  • Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and providing advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
  • Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.

FAQs

What is the pay range for the Graduate Student Intern position?

The pay range for this position is $6,620 - $8,040 monthly.

What are the qualifications required for this internship?

Candidates must be continuing college or university students in good standing pursuing a graduate degree or recent graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.

Is there an eligibility requirement for accessing the laboratory?

Yes, candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

What type of research will I be conducting as an intern?

As an intern, you will conduct research in fields such as organic/inorganic synthesis, materials characterization, electrochemistry, and computational chemistry, among others.

Are there opportunities to present my work?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to present their work through presentations and/or poster sessions.

What skills are desirable for this position?

Broad knowledge of chemistry and materials, a GPA of 3.0 or above, along with effective communication and teamwork skills are desirable.

Will I need a security clearance for this position?

No security clearance is required; however, if your assignment exceeds 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you will need to go through the Personal Identity Verification process.

What should I do if I encounter a suspicious job posting?

If you suspect a job posting or offer may be fraudulent, do not respond and refer to the LLNL job fraud statement for guidance.

Can I obtain reasonable accommodation during the application process?

Yes, if you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, you can submit a request using the online form.

What benefits are included with the internship position?

Benefits include holiday pay, sick leave accrual, individual 401(k) contributions, and a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.

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Mission & Purpose

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a premier applied science laboratory that is part of the National Nuclear Security Administration within the Department of Energy. LLNL's mission is strengthening national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond with vision, quality, integrity, and technical excellence to scientific issues of national importance. The Laboratory's science and engineering are being applied to achieve breakthroughs for counterterrorism and nonproliferation, defense and intelligence, energy and environmental security. The world-class programs and capabilities at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory span one square mile, what many consider to be "the smartest square mile on Earth."​