Sandia National Laboratories · 4 days ago
Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Nanoscale Sciences, Onsite
Albuquerque, NM
Internship
Onsite
InternSandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, and they are seeking an undergraduate intern for their R&D team in Nanoscale Sciences. The role involves engaging in innovative research, creating and testing novel materials, building prototypes, and learning to operate in a R&D laboratory environment.
GovernmentInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Creating and testing novel materials by electrochemical or chemical processes, including functional metallic coatings, nanomaterials, polymers, battery electrodes, and more
Building prototypes, including custom battery cells, electrochromic devices, microfluidic pumps and more using 3D printing, machining, or other forms of manufacturing
Learning to use modern materials characterization instrumentation, including SEM/EDS, NMR, AFM, potentiostats, tribometer, ion mill, XRF, TGA, and much more
Analyzing large datasets for the purpose of material optimization and/or deeper scientific insight
Presenting data and research findings to colleagues in both written and oral formats
Learning to operate in a R&D laboratory
Qualification
Required
Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited undergraduate program
Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S
Preferred
Strong sense of integrity and commitment to the national interest
Excellent work ethic
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset
Previously completed or currently enrolled in a chemistry, materials science, or physics lab
Experience working in a research laboratory
Experience with coding
Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
Good communication skills, both written and oral
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 and 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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