ESH&Q Graduate Student

What You Will Do

ALDESHQ is seeking motivated graduate students for paid internship opportunities. Interns receive mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development through a formalized work plan that complements their chosen area of study.

As an intern you will be a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team addressing national‑interest challenges. You will support more than 160 lab‑wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness center while supporting almost 5,000 projects for Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with outstanding critical thinking skills.
• Capacity to work on multiple fast‑paced projects and deliver to deadlines.
• Effective teamwork with a willingness to assist and support other team members while also working independently.
• Proficiency with standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated by preparation of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Strong customer service, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to uphold the Laboratory's mission, vision, culture, and values.

• Currently enrolled (6 semester credit hours or full‑time equivalent) in an accredited graduate degree‑granting program (or international equivalent).
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Some interns may work a 9/80 schedule at management discretion and in accordance with the Student Programs Office guidebook.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of certain countries who are not lawful permanent residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, including Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• Current resume reflecting work experience.
• Official transcripts.
• Personal statement of interest/cover letter (not to exceed one page). The statement should clearly indicate your research interests and highlight notable achievements.

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with a nationwide network.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free basic life and disability insurance.
• Paid childbirth and parental leave.
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annual contributions).
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays).
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs.
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50‑mile radius).

Directives 206.2 and DOE Order 142.3A apply to employment. No security clearance is required. Selected candidates will undergo drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks. New‑employment drug testing aligns with federal law; marijuana use remains illegal under federal regulations.

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable laws.

The Laboratory is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation, email applyhelp or call (505) 664‑6947, opt. 3.