Biomass Conversion Research Intern (Year‑Round)

NLR; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) invites undergrad and graduate students for a year-round internship in Golden, CO. The role involves hands-on lab work in chemical engineering, biomass conversion, and catalytic upgrading, with exposure to polymer synthesis and analytical methods.

A strong safety focus and readiness to work full time are expected in this program. Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time or recently graduated within 12 months, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full-time student or recently graduated within 12 months.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Unofficial transcripts must be provided prior to interview.

Responsibilities

• Operate batch and flow reactors for algal pretreatment and chemical production.
• Develop renewable polyurethane materials for various applications.
• Benchtop wet chemistry including sample prep and derivatization.
• Operate analytical instruments (FTIR, NMR, TGA, DSC, GC-MS).
• Perform separations and bioprocessing scale-up.

Skills

Wet chemistry

Catalytic conversion

Polymer synthesis

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

FTIR

NMR

GC-MS

Job description

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) invites undergrad and graduate students for a year-round internship in Golden, CO. The role involves hands-on lab work in chemical engineering, biomass conversion, and catalytic upgrading, with exposure to polymer synthesis and analytical methods.

A strong safety focus and readiness to work full time are expected in this program. Ideal candidates are enrolled full-time or recently graduated within 12 months, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.