Corrosion Science Undergraduate Intern

Savannah River National Laboratory•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The intern will assist in preparation and/or analysis of various simulated waste matrices in support of the Department of Energy Environmental Management directives. Work scope may include contributions to process support of operating facilities at SRS and throughout the DOE complex to include chemical characterization, interrogation of chemical reaction thermodynamic or kinetic modeling, optimization, integration, and/or process troubleshooting of current site or DOE-complex processes. Potential corrosion projects include: -Soil-Side Corrosion Mitigation: Soil-side corrosion is one of the main integrity threats to Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs). Most of the ASTs bottoms rest on a sand pad. Quality of sand is a paramount to controlling soil-side corrosion of the ASTs. Further, even a good quality sand gets contaminated overtime. Thus, contaminants in the sand pore water and poor sand quality may lead to elevated corrosion. Objective of this work is to find combination of sand quality and pore water composition that leads to elevated soil-side corrosion of ASTs. The summer intern will help perform analysis and help setup several experiments for the scope defined here. Or -Demand and availability of critical materials is one of the most urgent issues of the twenty-first century for the nations around the world. The United States has a large demand for the critical materials, but supply is limited and dependent upon the nations whose energy and security interests may not align with the US. Electrochemical methods present an opportunity to extract critical minerals from several sources of feed stock including electronic waste. SRNL has been conducting experimental studies to determine feasibility of extracting critical minerals from the e-waste. The internship will involve setting up and conduction experiments to determine feasibility and extracting the mineral from variety of e-waste feedstock.” Interns are provided an exciting learning environment to develop into the next generation of professional scientists and engineers, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries "We put science to work!" Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges. Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. SRNL’s Environmental & Legacy Management (ELM) Directorate closely collaborates with the Department of Energy (DOE) and site contractors to develop, mature, and apply science and technology needed to resolve environmental challenges and advance legacy management missions. As the lead laboratory for Environmental Management (DOE-EM) and Legacy Management (DOE-LM), SRNL applies our talent and expertise to develop and deploy innovative approaches and technologies to reduce risk, cost, and schedule of environmental cleanup and nuclear material processing. Additionally, ELM is using our competencies to develop new materials and processes for a range of clean energy applications.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation and/or analysis of various simulated waste matrices
Contribute to process support of operating facilities
Chemical characterization
Interrogation of chemical reaction thermodynamic or kinetic modeling
Optimization, integration, and/or process troubleshooting of current site or DOE-complex processes
Help perform analysis and help setup several experiments for soil-side corrosion of ASTs
Setting up and conduction experiments to determine feasibility and extracting the mineral from variety of e-waste feedstock

Benefits

Benefits vary based upon employment status
Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
Life Insurance Non-Contributory 1X salary (company paid)
AD&D Non-contributory 1x salary (company paid)
Savings & Investment plan:
Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (3 yrs. vesting in company match)
Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Plan
SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.