About The Position
The Biomass Analysis Technologies team within the BEST directorate at NREL is seeking is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented post-undergraduate intern for a 9-month, full-time position. To learn more about our research click here: https://www.nrel.gov/bioenergy. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a laboratory-scale project focused on rapid lignocellulosic biomass conversion, providing hands-on experience from project initiation to completion, increasing understanding the understanding of feedstock and process variability on biomass yields. The selected candidate will work closely with a mentor and will gain valuable laboratory and project management experience, including working with their mentor to: Design and perform laboratory experiments, Operate analytical and laboratory instruments Manage a project timeline with defined benchmarks and milestones Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data Presenting experimental results to external clients This position is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree and are preparing to pursue a graduate degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. The role will provide direct exposure to state-of-the-art research, a collaborative and supportive laboratory environment, and the opportunity to develop both technical and project management skills. Successful candidates will leave with a strong foundation in biomass conversion research, NREL Laboratory Analytical Procedures (LAPs), and other applied laboratory methods that can be leveraged in advanced academic or professional settings. To view the LAPs please click here.
Requirements
- Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
- Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution.
- Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
- Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution.
- Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
- Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
- Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
- If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
- Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related field
- Successful candidates will have some experience in instrumental analysis
- Demonstrate significant attention to detail.
- Clear record keeping skills with special attention to data traceability
- Strong communications skills
Responsibilities
- Design and perform laboratory experiments
- Operate analytical and laboratory instruments
- Manage a project timeline with defined benchmarks and milestones
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data
- Presenting experimental results to external clients
Benefits
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
- sick leave (where required by law)
- NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component.
- Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
