ESH&Q Post-Bachelor Student

What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) is currently seeking recent graduates looking for challenging, paid post‑graduate internships at the post‑baccalaureate level. Our student internships provide mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student’s chosen area of study.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team, addressing challenging issues of national interest? Then we want you to come join the brightest minds at one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. ALDESHQ is responsible for more than 160 lab‑wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness Center, supporting almost 5,000 projects and programs for Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy coupled with outstanding critical thinking skills
• Capacity to work on multiple fast‑paced projects and deliver to deadlines
• Experience working effectively as part of a team with a willingness to assist and support other team members as needed; also have the ability to work independently
• Proficient in the use of standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by experience in the preparation and formatting of correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and time‑management skills
• Ability to uphold the Laboratory’s mission, vision, culture, and values

• Must have earned an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last three years, in an appropriate field
• Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Onsite:
This position is located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at the discretion of management and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People’s Republic of China—including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau—as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• Current resume reflecting your work experience
• Current official transcripts
• Personal statement of interest / Cover Letter (not to exceed one page)
• Important: Applicants who fail to submit the three required application documents (resume, personal statement/cover letter, and transcript) will not be considered for employment. Your personal statement/cover letter is most effective when it clearly indicates your research interests and highlights your most notable achievements and accomplishments.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or high deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k)…