Undergraduate; Year-Round Intern - Analytical Chemistry

Posting Title

Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry

CO - Golden

Intern (Fixed Term)

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NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world‑class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.

Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost‑effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NLR, you'll find a mission‑driven environment supported by state‑of‑the‑art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well‑being.

The Analytical Sciences Group at The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NLR) provides analytical chemistry support to all research and development groups within the BEST directorate  learn more about the research within this directorate, click https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The team is seeking an undergraduate student intern that will work as part of a team performing compositional analysis on a wide variety of biomass‑derived samples. The samples are derived from a wide variety of laboratory experiments producing biofuels and biomaterials including fermentation, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, and polymer deconstruction. Reliable compositional analysis data form the foundation of the world class science that NLR produces.

The position will require adherence to NLR's high technical, environmental, and health and safety standards. To learn more about our standard laboratory analytical procedures (LAPs) for biomass analysis .

• Assisting senior team members in the preparation of samples for instrumental analysis
• Performing analyses using various analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography, near‑infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis
• Keep accurate and detailed laboratory records
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• Document and report analytical data to research team

Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a degree granting program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Internship period cannot exceed 12 months past graduation. Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Please Note:

You will need to upload unofficial transcripts and a letter of recommendation as part of the application process.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

• Current enrollment in a chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related degree program
• Successful candidates will have some experience in instrumental analysis
• Demonstrate significant attention to detail
• Clear record keeping skills with special attention to data traceability and
• Excellent communication skills

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $34,800 - $55,700. NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary…