Analytical Intern

Newmont Mining Corporation•Denver, CO

11d•$22 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Newmont is hiring a full-time, paid summer Analytical Intern for May through August 2027. Exact start and end dates are flexible based on the student’s availability and business needs. The intern will implement specific Social Responsibility and External Relations projects and support the department’s day-to-day activities, with project assignments based on the intern’s availability, interests, skills, experience, and business needs. The role offers exposure to analytical instrumentation, sample preparation techniques, and hands-on testing methods. Work includes manual wet-chemistry methods, sample weighing, extractions and digestions, supporting the operation and maintenance of automated analytical instruments, and assisting the Analytical Team with sample preparation, data analysis, and reporting. Other work may also be assigned. The posting describes the internship as based at Newmont’s technical facility in Englewood, Colorado, and also states that the position is based at the Denver, Colorado corporate headquarters with flexibility for hybrid work. Travel to one or more Newmont sites may be required. The stated base salary range is $22.44–$46.25; the final offer depends on individual factors such as experience and skills.

Requirements

At least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
Valid work authorization to work in the United States for this position.
Strong organization, project-management, and time-management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including comfort engaging with senior leaders and global teams.
Strong research-methods capability and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate student preferred, graduating in December 2027 or later; a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Geochemistry is cited, with similar disciplines also considered.
Experience in mining and/or a passion for learning about the hard-rock mining industry.

Responsibilities

Implement specific Social Responsibility and External Relations projects.
Support day-to-day departmental activities.
Perform manual wet-chemistry methods, potentially including alkalinity, pH, conductivity, TDS, and TCLP extractions.
Use and care for analytical balances to weigh samples.
Perform extractions using weak acid solutions.
Perform digestions using hotblock, hotplate, and microwave-assisted procedures.
Assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated analytical instrumentation, including automatic titrators, LECO Combustion, and Mercury Analyzers.
Support the Analytical Team with sample preparation, data analysis, and reporting.
Travel to one or more Newmont sites if required.