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Materials Science Division - Undergraduate Student Intern - Summer 2025

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Livermore

AI generated summary

  • You must be a continuing college student (GPA 3.0+) in chemistry/materials sciences, with effective communication skills, problem-solving ability, and computer proficiency. Eligibility per NDAA required.
  • You will collaborate with scientists on hands-on lab work, conduct data analysis, support research tasks, and present findings through presentations.

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 an undergraduate degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
  • Ability to apply basic engineering, scientific, or physics 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.
  • 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.
  • Participate in research under close supervision in assigned area.
  • Gather and analyze the data or information in support of scientific research.
  • Presenting work through presentations.

FAQs

What is the pay range for this internship position?

The pay range for the undergraduate student intern position is $22.80 - $31.00 per hour, depending on your most recent completed academic year.

What academic qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution, pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.

What type of research will interns be conducting?

Interns will engage in practical research experience in various scientific fields, including organic/inorganic synthesis, materials characterization, electrochemistry, computational chemistry, nanoscale materials synthesis, and metallurgy.

Are there any GPA requirements for applicants?

While a GPA of 3.0 or above is desired, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, regardless of their GPA.

Is there a requirement for security clearance for this internship?

No security clearance is required initially; however, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must undergo the Personal Identity Verification process.

Can international students apply for this position?

Candidates who are citizens of China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea without dual U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence are generally prohibited from accessing specific areas under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), and this restriction applies to this position.

What type of work environment can interns expect?

Interns can expect to work in a collaborative team environment, engaging in hands-on laboratory work, as well as computation or data analysis.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Interns at LLNL receive holiday pay, sick leave accrual, individual 401(k) contributions, and gain valuable research experience while contributing to meaningful projects.

Is there a requirement for any pre-employment testing?

Yes, external applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for the use of marijuana.

How can candidates report a suspected fraudulent job offer?

Candidates who suspect they have encountered a fraudulent job offer should not respond and can review the LLNL job fraud statement available on their website for more information.

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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."​