Summer High School Student- Archive Specialist

Overview

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 Earth Systems Science Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, provides leadership and solutions that advance Earth system opportunities for energy systems and national security. We are a multidisciplinary division connected by a shared commitment to innovate and collaborate towards solving complex problems in the dynamic Earth system.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking a high school student for the Summer High School Research Internship (HSRI). This internship provides an opportunity for students interested in preparing for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) to work during the Summer with a scientist/mentor in a specified research area. HSRI is a 10-week program, estimated based on start date;

the anticipated start date for summer cohort will be June 16, 2026.

The team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented high school student with strong organizational skills, dependable work ethic, and ability to follow instructions. The candidate should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team to complete inventory and archival tasks thoroughly and efficiently.

Due to the nature of this program, applicants must be currently enrolled in a local Tri‑Cities, WA area high school. This internship is designed to be onsite and requires interns to work in person at our Richland, WA location to support hands‑on learning and collaboration.

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* HOW TO APPLY

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To have a complete application package, the (2) listed items below are required and must be uploaded correctly per the steps below for consideration:
Step 1:
Upload Resume or CV in “Resume” section only (note:
If applying to multiple positions, the most recent resume uploaded will be used for all positions an applicant applies to).
Step 2:
Upload a Cover Letter separately in “Additional Documents” section of the application. Please name the file of the Cover Letter

If any of the components (resume and cover letter) are not uploaded per the instructions above, applications will be rejected and will no longer be considered. Electronic applications will be accepted until 3:59 p.m. (PST) on the posting close date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a public or private high school at time of application
• Applicants must be 16 years of age by start date
• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (from beginning of 9th grade to current standing)

Not Applicable.

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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