Intern, Technical Undergraduate Year Round - Nuclear Waste Disposal Research and Analysis, Onsite

Sandia Corporation • Albuquerque, NM

49d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Intern Year Round - Technical Undergrad to join our team. The Nuclear Waste Disposal Research and Analysis Department at Sandia National Laboratories (Albuquerque, New Mexico) has an opening for a highly qualified undergraduate student for year round, onsite experiments. Under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists, the selected student will perform cementitious material preparation, fabrication, testing and analysis. On any given day, you might be called on to: Formulate, mix, and cast cementitious material samples. Execute sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, and polishing. Perform chemical synthesis/treatment of clays, cement phases, or other minerals. Conduct materials performance testing following relevant ASTM standards. Perform analytical work on solid samples using equipment such as an optical microscope, Keyence, SEM, XRF or XRD. Perform literature search and review. Make figures to present analytical data. Conduct work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Present results at meetings or conferences.

Requirements

• Currently attending and enrolled full time in a related accredited undergraduate program
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work onsite at the Sandia Albuquerque location.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, material science, chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience working in a chemistry laboratory.
• Familiarity with analytical equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with cement fabrication and material characterization.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, mix, and cast cementitious material samples.
• Execute sample preparation techniques such as cutting, grinding, and polishing.
• Perform chemical synthesis/treatment of clays, cement phases, or other minerals.
• Conduct materials performance testing following relevant ASTM standards.
• Perform analytical work on solid samples using equipment such as an optical microscope, Keyence, SEM, XRF or XRD.
• Perform literature search and review.
• Make figures to present analytical data.
• Conduct work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Present results at meetings or conferences.

Benefits

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees