Intern, R&D Graduate Year-Round - Polymers and Composites, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking a Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering Graduate Intern to join our team to support a range of projects related to our national security missions. Familiarity with retrosynthetic workflows and process flow diagrams is needed, with basic Python and chemical engineering knowledge is beneficial. The primary responsibility of this individual will be working closely with staff and technologists to support polymers investigations using a variety of polymeric and composite materials.

On any given day you may be called on to

+ Develop retrosynthetic planning workflows to support new material synthesis and process design.

+ Use hand-tools, mixers, spraying equipment, sanders or other common equipment as the job demands.

+ Work with engineers to build prototypes for in-house development testing.

+ Test materials and mechanical properties using standard chemical and mechanical analysis techniques.

+ Document laboratory work and procedures including safety documents.

+ Process data and communicate results to staff and customers.

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

Salary Range:

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 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

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Qualifications We Require:

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

+ Earned bachelor's degree

+ Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited science, engineering, or math graduate program

+ Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

+ Ability to work up to 30 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

+ Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Qualifications We Desire:

+ Pursuing a graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymers Science

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Experience with chemical material handling including use of fume hoods and downdraft tables

+ Experience maintaining laboratory operations and infrastructure

+ Familiarity with retrosynthetic workflows and process flow diagrams is needed

+ Basic Python and chemical engineering knowledge is beneficial

Posting Duration:

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team:

The Polymers and Composites Department develops processes, builds prototypes, and deploys hardware in support of mission activities at Sandia National Laboratories and partners. We specialize in adhesives, encapsulants, foams, paints and coatings, plus carbon fiber and glass-reinforced composite materials. Our team is also responsible for retaining the technical competency for legacy materials used throughout Sandia. Our staff of scientists and engineers work closely with other departments to understand and improve materials found in a myriad of applications and environments.

We routinely employ advanced manufacturing techniques to supplement traditional subtractive or machining practices. Our applications include components and widgets deployed in extreme thermal, mechanical or electrical environments. We rely on extensive historical knowledge and experiences to make decisions but push the boundary of possibilities through creative thinking, experimentation, and sound application of the scientific method.

About Sandia:

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

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