Undergraduate; Year-Round Intern - Analytical Chemistry

Posting Title

Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern
- Analytical Chemistry

CO
- Golden

Intern (Fixed Term)

20

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. The team seeks an undergraduate student intern to perform compositional analysis on a wide variety of biomass‑derived samples from laboratory experiments involved in biofuels and biomaterials such as fermentation, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, and polymer deconstruction.

Reliable compositional analysis data form the foundation of NLR’s world‑class science.

Interns must adhere to NLR’s high technical, environmental, and health and safety standards. Standard laboratory analytical procedures (LAPs) for biomass analysis are available online.

• Assist senior team members in the preparation of samples for instrumental analysis
• Perform analyses using 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 the research team

• Must be enrolled full‑time in a degree‑granting program or graduated within the past 12 months from an accredited institution
• Internship period cannot exceed 12 months post‑graduation
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date

• Current enrollment in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related degree program
• Some experience in instrumental analysis
• Demonstrated significant attention to detail
• Clear record‑keeping skills with special attention to data traceability
• Excellent communication skills

$34,800 – $55,700

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; sick leave as required by law. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Interns working less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

All employees, including interns extending beyond six months, must obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, which includes a favorable background investigation.

NLR maintains a drug‑free workplace in compliance with the federal Drug‑Free Workplace Act. A pre‑employment drug test, including marijuana unless prohibited by state or local law, is required before commencing employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requests for accommodations will be considered pursuant to applicable laws. Employees who successfully complete a role are eligible to use E‑Verify to determine work authorization.