NSIP Undergraduate Tech Intern - Nuclear, Chemistry, & Biological Technology
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Charleston, WV
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The NSIP Undergraduate Tech Intern position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focuses on providing undergraduate students with hands-on experience in national security, energy, and scientific research. Interns will engage in research and development activities aimed at preventing and countering terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, specifically in the fields of nuclear, chemistry, and biological technologies. The internship offers opportunities to work in various focus areas, including applied radiation detection, analytical chemistry, nuclear material processing, and more, while contributing to the national security mission of PNNL.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and development projects related to national security, energy, and science.
- Engage in hands-on work in one of seven focus areas: Applied Radiation Detection, Analytical Chemistry & Instrumentation, Chemical and Biological Signatures, Nuclear Material Processing, Nuclear Engineering, Radiochemistry, and Nuclear Signatures.
- Collaborate with researchers and contribute to the development of technologies and methodologies for threat detection and prevention.
- Analyze data and results to support national security initiatives and projects.
Requirements
- Must have a high school diploma/GED or higher.
- Must be a degree-seeking undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university.
- Must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.30.
Nice-to-haves
- Disciplines of interest include acoustics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, electrical engineering, forensic analysis, geospatial analysis, intelligence & security studies, material science, mechanical engineering, microbiology, nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, optical engineering, particle physics, radiochemistry, security studies, software engineering, and terrorism.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Company funded pension plan
- 401k savings plan
