Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year-Round - Photovoltaics and Materials Technology; PMT), Onsite

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We are seeking an undergraduate level student intern to assist in the characterization of materials used in battery applications. The work focuses on how changes in materials properties, mainly changes in surface area, porosity, and thermal properties, impact battery performance over time. The position would best suit a student with an interest in chemical engineering, chemistry, or materials science.

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

Collaborate with staff members to plan, design, set-up, and perform materials characterization.

Organize and prioritize samples.

Collect data using various scientific instruments (Surface area and pore size analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, thermogravimetric analyzer, etc.)

Data processing/interpretation in MS Excel and summarizing data in MS Word and MS PowerPoint.

Maintain a clean/safe workspace

Perform weekly checks of safety equipment and following various corporate processes/procedures (e.g. hazardous waste disposal, reapplication requests, ES&H, etc.).

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

Salary Range:

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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Qualifications We Require:

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

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship

Note:

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

Qualifications We Desire:

Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering major enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program.

Experience in a laboratory environment which might include operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and/or maintaining a laboratory notebook.

Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.

Good communication skills both written and oral.

Posting Duration:

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.

About Our Team:

The Photovoltaics and Materials Technology (PMT) department develops and validates materials and technologies that improve the performance, reliability, and safety of photovoltaic and energy storage systems for energy and national security applications. Sandia focuses on emerging technologies and collaborates with dozens of companies and universities to develop and test new module architectures, tracking systems, integrated power electronics, encapsulants, and specialized coatings.

We also develop materials, such as thermally stable polymers, electrodes, and electrolytes for advanced batteries and other applications. Our team applies HPC modeling and advanced indoor and outdoor testing capabilities to evaluate and predict system performance, degradation, and failure mechanisms.

About Sandia:

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:

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