Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Nanoscale Sciences, Onsite

We are seeking a Year-Round intern to join Sandia's Nanoscale Sciences team and conduct hands-on research and development in electrochemical materials and processes.

On any given day, you may be called on to:

Apply the scientific method by developing and testing hypotheses to solve new research challenges

Develop familiarity with electrochemical cells and instrumentation

Create custom electrolyte solutions to optimize electrochemical depositions

Electrochemically deposit coatings of metals, electroactive polymers, and/or phase-change materials

Learn and apply materials analysis and characterization techniques to understand coating properties

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

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

Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program

Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer

U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Note:

If you have not earned a HS diploma or equivalent, please apply to a high school intern position.

Full-time enrollment in a Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering or related university program

Extensive experience conducting wet chemistry laboratory experiments

Experience using electrochemical and/or materials characterization techniques

Experience using glove boxes or other controlled atmospheric apparatus

Experience handling organic chemicals or other hazardous materials

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.

The Nanoscale Sciences Department conducts collaborative leading-edge research that advances the understanding of materials at the nanoscale and enables the collaborative development of creative solutions for Sandia's broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions. Our research activities have broad impact; and typically generate peer-reviewed, high-profile journal publications and presentations at professional scientific meetings. Our main research focus is directed along three thrusts:
1. Electrochemical Materials Science and Applications (including energy storage and corrosion) 2. Magnetic, Dielectric and Electronic Materials Science and Applications (including ferroics and composites) 3. Nanostructured Materials Science and Applications (i.e., for hazardous materials capture/storage, sensing, membranes, water treatment, and catalysis)

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

Extraordinary co-workers

Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world

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