Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026
Listed on 2026-08-19
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Research/Development
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Engineering
Materials Engineering, Research Scientist
Materials Science Division Undergraduate Intern - Fall 2026
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.
Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.
We have multiple openings for undergraduate students to engage in practical research experience to further their educational goals. Opportunities include conducting research in the following scientific fields: organic/inorganic synthesis, analytical, computational, materials characterization, actinide materials, optical materials science; electrochemistry; materials chemistry and physics; computational chemistry and materials science; nanoscale materials synthesis and characterization and metallurgy. These positions are in the Materials Science Division and part of the Materials and Chemistry Institute.
You will:
- Work with scientists on projects involving hands-on work in a laboratory, computation, or data analysis.
- Participate in research under close supervision in assigned area.
- Gather and analyze the data or information in support of scientific research.
- Presenting work through presentations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
- Must be a continuing college or university student in good standing at an accredited institution pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemistry, materials sciences, computational chemistry, or related field.
- Ability to apply basic engineering, scientific, or physics principles to solve technical problems.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills.
- Ability to present and communicate concepts and ideas.
- Experience working with personal computers and familiarity with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Qualifications We Desire:
- Knowledge of chemistry and materials.
- GPA of 3.0 or above.
Additional Information:
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
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- Holiday Pay
- Sick leave accrual
- Individual 401(k) contributions
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