Materials Science Division Graduate Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is seeking graduate students and recent graduates with bachelor's or master's degrees for practical research experience. These positions offer the opportunity to engage in research within various scientific fields including organic/inorganic synthesis, analytical, computational, materials characterization, actinide materials, optical materials science, electrochemistry, materials chemistry and physics, computational chemistry and materials science, nanoscale materials synthesis and characterization, and metallurgy. The roles are situated within the Materials Science Division in the Materials and Chemistry Institute.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
- Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing a graduate degree or a recent graduate with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or a related field.
- Demonstrated academic achievement in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
- Experience applying basic scientific principles to solve technical problems.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Broad knowledge of chemistry and materials.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Responsibilities
- Work with scientists on projects involving hands-on work in a laboratory, computation, or data analysis.
- Conduct research in assigned area, under limited direction and supervision.
- Perform technical assignments of a basic degree of complexity and providing advanced technical support to scientist in scientific research and development projects.
- Present work through presentations and/or poster sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
