OSH Undergraduate Student

** What You Will Do*
* Occupational Safety & Health Division is currently seeking motivated undergraduate students looking for challenging, paid undergraduate internship opportunities. Our student internships provide hands-on technical experience and professional development opportunities through a formalized work plan complementing the student's chosen area of study.

The student will work with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division and assist experienced Industrial Hygiene and Safety professionals with activities that help keep LANL employees and work areas safe and healthy. Under the guidance of experienced staff, the student may assist with workplace safety evaluations, data collection, documentation, field observations, and other activities related to identifying and reducing workplace health and safety hazards.

The student will have opportunities to learn about industrial hygiene, occupational safety, Laboratory requirements, and how safety programs are applied in real-world work environments.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Excellent attention to detail and accuracy coupled with outstanding critical thinking skills.

+   Experience working effectively as part of a team with a willingness to assist and support other team members as needed; and have the ability to work independently.

+   Basic knowledge and implementation of required safety practices in a laboratory environment.

+   Basic knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and requirements.

+   Ability to research information sources (i.e., material safety data sheets, health hazard information module (HHIM), regulations, standards, other agencies and experts) for health effects data applicable to work operations.

+   Ability to use automation applications (i.e., spreadsheets, graphics, database management, communication practices, compliance tracking systems).

+   Basic experience utilizing equipment and tools

+   Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

** Education/

Experience:

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* + Currently enrolled (12 semester credit hours or full-time equivalent) in an accredited undergraduate degree-granting program (or international equivalent);

+   Must have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).

+   Entering first-year students must provide documentation indicating matriculation into an accredited undergraduate degree program.

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* Work Location:

** The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

** Note to Applicants:*
* Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (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.

** Required Application Materials** :

+ Current resume

+   Current official transcripts

+   Personal statement of interest/Cover Letter (not to exceed one page)

** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§  PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same 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)

** Additional Details*
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