Student Intern - Research Support Undergrad Yr Rnd

Job Title: Student Intern - Research Support Undergrad Yr Rnd

Job ID: 643733

Organization: 01114

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation. We are a world-class team of scientists, engineers, technologists, post docs, and visiting researchers all focused on cutting-edge technology, ranging from homeland defense, global security, biotechnology, and environmental preservation to energy and combustion research, computer security, and nuclear defense.

To learn more, visit http://www.sandia.gov.

Department Description

The Nanoscale Sciences Department (within the Physical, Chemical, & Nanosciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories) conducts leading edge research that advances the understanding of materials at the nanoscale.  Our research focuses on investigations relevant for the collaborative development of innovative solutions for challenging problems that support Sandia?s broad and evolving National Security and Energy Missions.    Our main research focus is directed along four thrusts: (1) advancing materials & device understanding enabled by innovative surface and interface characterization (i.e., for photovoltaics, electronic devices, battery materials); (2) the development of nanoporous and nanostructured materials that enable next generation device needs (i.e., for hazardous materials capture, water treatment, catalysis); (3) advancing our understanding and application of low dimensional materials (i.e., graphene, nanofibers, quantum dots); and (4) advancing the understanding of the thermal science of materials at the nanoscale for potential applications (i.e., for device thermal management, thermoelectrics).  We target high impact materials research activities (evidenced by pioneering journal publications and high profile presentations) that can also potentially impact relevant applications.

Job Summary

Performs entry-level work within a science and engineering environment involving assignments that may include assisting with research, application of project design and diagnostics, testing and documentation, development and analysis of technology options, and assembly and troubleshooting.

Primary Job Duties

Job assignments vary upon organization, discipline preference, and specific job requirements as defined in the job specification.

Duties may include assisting technical staff with developmental research, analysis of technology and engineering options, project design, testing, formulating conclusions, data collection, and analyzing experimental data.

Job specifications:

The Nanoscale Sciences Department 1114 within the Physical, Chemical and Nano Sciences Center at Sandia National Laboratories, New Mexico (SNL-NM), is searching for a responsible and conscientious undergraduate student intern researcher, with the ability and aptitude to work in a team-oriented experimental materials research laboratory led by a Sandia researcher.  The successful candidate will be a student pursuing a major in chemistry, physics, and engineering, with strong academic performance, and the ability to be effectively mentored by more experienced researchers.  The successful candidate will have relevant science course lab experience and related "hands on" experimental aptitude relevant for lab project needs. The candidate will be expected to be quickly adaptable towards learning and performing general laboratory support duties in the area of laboratory maintenance and chemical synthesis and characterization.

The undergraduate student intern researcher is expected to be quickly adaptable towards learning and reliably performing general laboratory support duties in the area of laboratory maintenance and chemical synthesis and characterization.  These duties will support wet chemistry based nanoparticle materials synthesis and characterization research activities led by Sandia staff researcher.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

General knowledge of technical principles and processes.

Understanding of the use a variety of research tools.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Ability to contribute in a team environment.

General knowledge of project management.

General knowledge and good understanding of a suite of software, including Microsoft Office.

Required

The successful candidate must meet the following Sandia Student Intern Requirements: Official acceptance into an accredited university's undergraduate program, full-time enrollment (12 credit hours), a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2/4.0, the ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer. U.S. citizenship.

(1) The successful candidate must be undergraduate students in good standing working towards a degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or related field, with an academic record that meets Sandia National Laboratories requirements for student interns (minimum 3.2 GPA). 

(2) The candidate must have completed introductory (freshman) chemistry course and laboratory work. 

(3) The candidate is expected to have strong self-motivation and enthusiasm to acquire work experience in a materials research laboratory, and have a strong interest in learning new lab skills and knowledge appropriate for the work.

(4) The candidate must demonstrate teamwork skills, with strong self-initiative and self-responsibility.  Suitable personal references may be offered to help demonstrate this ability.

Desired

(1) The student intern will have completed their sophomore year, and have completed additional basic laboratory courses such as organic chemistry laboratory.

(2) The student will have a GPA > 3.5

Security Clearance

No clearance required.

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE)-granted security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record checks, and employment and education verifications. Further, employees in New Mexico must pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to the work site. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment.

If hired without a clearance, and one subsequently becomes required or you bid on positions that require a DOE-granted security clearance, a pre-processing background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation. Applicants for DOE-granted security clearances must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate DOE security clearance as required for the position.

Benefits

At Sandia you will receive many benefits as a valued employee of a premier national multi-program engineering and science research laboratory. In our Total Rewards package you will enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, a stimulating, positive environment and learning opportunities that will help build your career. More information may be found on our Careers website.

EEO

Sandia National Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

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