Advanced Manufacturing & Design - ASPIRE Post Graduate Intern

Advanced Manufacturing & Design - ASPIRE Post Graduate Intern Job Description

The Savannah River National Laboratory’s Advanced Manufacturing & Design Group seeks to fill several technical intern positions to support innovative research and development in the area of additive manufacturing.

The successful candidates would provide research support to the polymer and/or metal Additive Manufacturing Team on one or more of these key projects:

Discover the cutting‑edge field of 3D printing with new chemistries to create high‑performance materials and explore the effect of formulation on final material properties such as mechanical strength, energy dissipation, and aging in extreme environments.

Investigate the applicability of rotational rheology and temperature‑modulated differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for rapid measurement of properties relevant to the laser‑based powder bed fusion and fused filament fabrication modalities of additive manufacturing.

Build on previous SRNL work to further characterize 3D printed composites, probe the limits of composite composition ratio with respect to both printing and final part properties, and explore AM of other polymer composites such as pre‑ceramic materials.

Explore flow chemistry as a potentially suitable pathway for in‑house synthesis of specialty polymeric materials for AM applications.

Work with assigned mentor and Additive Manufacturing Team members to understand work processes and scope of project.

Perform work safely using the Safe Conduct of Research Principles.

Provide accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope.

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a graduate degree in chemical engineering, material science and engineering or a relevant field

Must be a U.S. citizen.

GPA 2.5

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that the candidate have prior experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing), characterization equipment, and general chemistry lab experience.

This position will require selected candidate to be able to obtain a DOE Security Clearance. BSRA is required by DOE to conduct a pre‑employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, criminal records, and employment history, and education verifications. Positions with BSRA require applicants to have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L or Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.

Factors such as pre‑employment background review results, dual citizenship status, and unpaid and/or unfiled taxes may impact your ability to obtain a security clearance. This list of factors is not exhaustive; pre‑employment information and security clearance requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

“We put science to work!”

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi‑program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high‑value, cost‑effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce.

Some of the
* Benefits offered to employees include:

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
• Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package…