Post-Undergraduate Intern; Year-Round Chemist​/Biochemist

Position:
Post-Undergraduate Intern (Year‑Round) Chemist / Biochemist

Location:

Golden, Colorado

Hours:

40 per week
Institution:
National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) – Separation Science & Engineering Group

Year‑round internship (June/July
2026 start) working full‑time on‑site to support laboratory separation projects for bio‑derived products and critical minerals, with exposure to wet chemistry, chromatography, electrochemical separations, and automation programming.

• Conduct laboratory‑based separation experiments and sample preparation.
• Perform protein purification and multi‑scale chromatography.
• Execute electrochemical separations.
• Assemble, modify, and troubleshoot custom separation equipment.
• Assist in developing automation scripts (Python, Rust) for custom systems.
• Carry out experiments with minimal supervision while strictly adhering to safety protocols.

• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
• Post‑undergraduate:
  Bachelor’s degree earned within the past 12 months or currently enrolled full‑time in a bachelor’s program.
• Graduate / PhD:
  Currently enrolled full‑time in a master’s program, or earned a master’s within the past 12 months.
• Demonstrated laboratory experience in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and/or biochemistry.
• Experience following standard laboratory safety procedures and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Strong time‑management, attention to detail, and ability to learn quickly.

• Experience with wet‑chemistry protocols or chromatography techniques.
• Familiarity with programming (Python, Rust).
• Experience in scaling or customizing separation equipment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) employee savings plan with employer match.
• Sick leave where required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.