Chemical Engineering Intern — Nuclear Fuel Lab & MS

General Matter; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Overtime pay

Job summary

General Matter is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to help design, instrument, and build advanced laboratory capabilities for a new generation of enrichment technology. You will work with experienced engineers and scientists on hands-on work across laboratory systems and analytical methods.

This internship offers exposure to ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS, with a focus on practical skills in chemistry, engineering, and instrumentation to move concepts into operation.

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry techniques (ICP-MS, TIMS, SIMS) and exposure to analytical instrumentation.
• Basic proficiency in wet chemistry techniques (sample digestion, titration, precipitation).
• Collaborative team member who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to learn.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mass spectrometry analysis, including isotopic analysis and trace element detection using ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS.
• Support chemical process monitoring by applying analytical chemistry techniques to help ensure quality and safety of nuclear fuel cycle materials.
• Help develop and validate sample preparation, digestion, and separation techniques for nuclear material analysis.
• Assist in interpreting mass spectrometry results and collaborating with process engineers and operations support to optimize facility operations.
• Maintain adherence to radiation protection, hazardous material handling, and chemical safety protocols.
• Support senior scientists and engineers on projects aimed at improving fuel cycle efficiency and waste minimization.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Engineering fundamentals

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate student in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

TIMS

SIMS

Job description

General Matter is seeking a Chemical Engineering Intern to help design, instrument, and build advanced laboratory capabilities for a new generation of enrichment technology. You will work with experienced engineers and scientists on hands-on work across laboratory systems and analytical methods.

This internship offers exposure to ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS, with a focus on practical skills in chemistry, engineering, and instrumentation to move concepts into operation.