Undergrad Tech Intern – Chemistry, Materials Science & Engineering

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management.
The Nuclear Sciences Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, delivers science and technology innovations for the environment, energy, and national security. At a time when complex challenges are emerging on many fronts, we address some of the most challenging national and international nuclear issues. This includes providing technological solutions that protect the public health and safety around nuclear facilities, developing durable new materials for extreme nuclear environments, innovating new nuclear processes for the safety and security of the nation, and delivering new approaches for accelerating environmental cleanup of nuclear sites. The division’s capabilities and efforts are focused on environmental management of nuclear sites, nuclear regulatory processes, national nuclear security, and advancing nuclear energy.
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a multi-program laboratory operated by Battelle for the US DOE. The Nuclear Sciences Division within the Energy & Environment Directorate at PNNL is currently seeking an undergraduate intern with an interest in nuclear waste glass properties, formulation, and processing to join its Radiological Materials group. The Radiological Materials (RM) group at PNNL is a world leader in development and testing of materials for immobilization of nuclear and hazardous wastes. Specific areas of noted expertise are in formulation, synthesis, and characterization of vitreous and ceramic materials.
The intern will work with close supervision by senior engineers and scientists. This internship offers the opportunity to learn and participate in the development and performance testing of simulated nuclear waste forms, such as borosilicate glass. The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to strict quality, security, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher
• Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university
• Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5

Nice To Haves

• The applicant preferably has an understanding and interest in learning about development and performance of nuclear waste forms.
• The applicant preferably is enrolled in undergraduate program focused on chemical engineering, environmental engineering, material science, or chemistry.

Responsibilities

• The intern will work with close supervision by senior engineers and scientists.
• This internship offers the opportunity to learn and participate in the development and performance testing of simulated nuclear waste forms, such as borosilicate glass.
• The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to strict quality, security, and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Employees are offered an employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Employees are eligible for the company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees