Academic High School Business Intern- Physical Sciences Division

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

15d • $17 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate's (PCSD’s) strengths in experimental, computational, and theoretical chemistry and materials science, together with our advanced computing, applied mathematics and data science capabilities, are central to the discovery mission we embrace at PNNL. But our most important resource is our people—experts across the range of scientific disciplines who team together to take on the biggest scientific challenges of our time.
The Physical Sciences Division stewards discovery science research portfolios including catalysis, materials science, separations, analytical chemistry, geosciences, and chemical physics. Our research strives to refine our molecular-level understanding of multiphase systems and phenomena including complex interfaces. We discover and apply new knowledge to address major national priorities and needs in energy sustainability through the development of new energy storage technologies and the creation of high-value fuels and materials from abundant wastes.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a high school student for the Academic High School Business Internship (HSBI). This internship provides an opportunity for high school students interested in business careers to work during the Academic year with a mentor in a specified business area.
HSBI is a 36-week program, estimated based on start date; The anticipated start date for academic cohort will be August 25, 2026. Students must be enrolled in a worksite learning course at their respective school.
The Physical Sciences Division (PSD) is looking to add a High School Business Intern to our support team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the breadth of the division’s staff and projects by way of providing support to group and division administrators. Duties include managing emails and action items, coordinating travel, creating spreadsheets and presentations, procurement, and assisting in the onboarding new staff.
Due to the nature of this program, applicants must be currently enrolled in a local Tri-Cities, WA area high school. This internship is designed to be onsite and requires interns to work in person at our Richland, WA location to support hands-on learning and collaboration.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application.
• Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date.
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• managing emails and action items
• coordinating travel
• creating spreadsheets and presentations
• procurement
• assisting in the onboarding new staff

Benefits

• Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED