ESH&Q Post-Master Student

What You Will Do

The Associate Laboratory Directorate for Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (ALDESHQ) is currently seeking recent graduates for challenging, paid post graduate internships at the post-master level. Our student internships provide mentoring, hands‑on technical experience, and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

Are you looking for an opportunity to become a contributing member of a highly functioning, interdisciplinary team, addressing challenging issues of national interest? Then we want you to join the brightest minds at one of the world’s most prestigious and innovative multidisciplinary research institutions. ALDESHQ is responsible for more than 160 Lab‑wide safety programs, environmental protection and compliance, radiation protection, waste management, quality, and the Occupational Medicine facility and Wellness center and support for almost 5000 projects and programs 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.
• Experience working effectively as part of a team with a willingness to assist and support other team members as needed; also able to work independently.
• Proficient in the use of standard office software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by experience in the preparation and formatting of correspondence, reports, and presentations.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, organizational skills, and time management skills.
• Ability to uphold the Laboratory’s mission, vision, culture, and values.

• Must have earned a Master’s degree from an accredited institution (or international equivalent) within the last 3 years in an appropriate field.
• Must have graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

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

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents (“green card” holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large 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% annually).
• 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).

The position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre‑employment background checks.

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new‑employment drug test. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre‑offer.

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 or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.