Intern, R&D Undergraduate Summer - Nanoscale Sciences, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like

Are you passionate about performing multidisciplinary chemical and materials science? Do you want to work on a mission-focused team where your creativity and hard work push the boundaries of what is technically achievable? If yes, apply to join our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists. We are seeking a self-driven undergraduate intern eager to engage in innovative research and technological development.

In this position you will learn new capabilities and position yourself for a rewarding career using science and engineering to provide exceptional service in the national interest.

• Creating and testing novel materials by electrochemical or chemical processes, including functional metallic coatings, nanomaterials, polymers, battery electrodes, and more
• Building prototypes, including custom battery cells, electrochromic devices, microfluidic pumps and more using 3D printing, machining, or other forms of manufacturing
• Learning to use modern materials characterization instrumentation, including SEM/EDS, NMR, AFM, potentiostats, tribometer, ion mill, XRF, TGA, and much more
• Analyzing large datasets for the purpose of material optimization and/or deeper scientific insight
• Presenting data and research findings to colleagues in both written and oral formats
• Learning to operate in a R&D laboratory

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates. Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package. You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here.

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements:

• Currently attending and enrolled full time in the spring term immediately preceding the internship (or scheduled to graduate in the spring) in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Ability to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

• Strong sense of integrity and commitment to the national interest
• Excellent work ethic
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset
• Previously completed or currently enrolled in a chemistry, materials science, or physics lab
• Experience working in a research laboratory
• Experience with coding
• Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills, both written and oral

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Our electrochemical and materials engineering team conducts research and development on a variety of electrochemical systems/technologies. Everything we do is oriented towards national security but is typically applicable more broadly as well. Core areas of expertise include electroplating, electrochemical energy storage, and materials development and characterization for use in electrochemically driven phase changes. All our work falls heavily in the realm of materials chemistry.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting‑edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co‑workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two…