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Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry

Golden, CO · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$56kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Posting Title Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry.
Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration.

Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
The Analytical Sciences Group at The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NLR) provides analytical chemistry support to all research and development groups within the BEST directorate at NLR.
Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
Document and report analytical data to research team

Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a degree granting program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution.
Additional Required Qualifications
Current enrollment in a chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related degree program
Successful candidates will have some experience in instrumental analysis
All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation.

Job Application Submission Window
The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
$34,800 - $55,700
NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

The position will require adherence to NLR's high technical, environmental, and health and safety standards.
We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
Benefits Summary
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law).
Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.
The team is seeking an undergraduate student intern that will work as part of a team performing compositional analysis on a wide variety of biomass-derived samples.

Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Reasonable Accommodations
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