NSIP Masters Intern - Nuclear, Chemistry & Biological Technology
$41,392 - $62,400/Yr
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Providence, RI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Intern
Providence, RI
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The National Security Internship Program (NSIP) at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) offers highly qualified students the opportunity to engage in research and development critical to national security, energy, and science. Interns will work on challenging problems related to the prevention and countering of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, focusing on areas such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives measurement and materials characterization. The internship is available in Richland, WA and Seattle, WA, with options for remote work based on business needs, starting in May or June 2025.
Responsibilities
- Participate in research and development projects related to national security.
- Engage in applied radiation detection and measurement.
- Conduct analytical chemistry and instrumentation research.
- Develop techniques for chemical and biological signatures detection.
- Research nuclear materials and processes.
- Contribute to nuclear engineering projects and safety analysis.
- Support radionuclide monitoring and detection solutions.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a Master's program at an accredited college or university.
- Minimum GPA of 3.3 required.
Nice-to-haves
- Disciplines of interest include acoustics, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, chemistry, chemical engineering, computational chemistry, computer science, criminal justice, electrical engineering, forensic analysis, geospatial analysis, intelligence & security studies, material science, nuclear engineering, nuclear nonproliferation, nuclear physics, software engineering, and data analytics.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel insurance
- Company funded pension plan
- 401k savings plan
