Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry

National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match

Sick leave

Job summary

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory is seeking an Undergraduate Intern in Analytical Chemistry in Golden, Colorado. This role involves assisting in the preparation and analysis of biomass samples using various analytical techniques.

The ideal candidate should be a full-time student in chemistry or a related field with at least a 3.0 GPA, possess communication skills, and have attention to detail. Benefits include medical insurance and a 403(b) savings plan.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student or recent graduate in a relevant degree.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Experience in instrumental analysis and clear record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of samples for analysis.
• Perform analyses using various techniques.
• Document and report analytical data.

Skills

Instrumental analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Full-time student in chemistry, biochemistry, physics or related field

Job description

Position Overview

Undergraduate (Year‑Round) Intern – Analytical Chemistry

Location: Golden, Colorado

Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)

Hours per week: 20

Role Summary

The Analytical Sciences Group at NLR provides analytical chemistry support to all research and development groups within the BEST directorate. This internship will involve performing compositional analysis on a wide variety of biomass‑derived samples derived from laboratory experiments producing biofuels and biomaterials, including fermentation, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, and polymer deconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team members in the preparation of samples for instrumental analysis
• Perform analyses using various analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography, near‑infrared spectroscopy, and elemental analysis
• Keep accurate and detailed laboratory records
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• Document and report analytical data to the research team

Basic Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a full‑time student in a chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related degree program, or have graduated within the past 12 months from an accredited institution
• Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average
• Experience in instrumental analysis
• Demonstrate significant attention to detail
• Clear record‑keeping skills with special attention to data traceability
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with compositional analysis of biomass samples

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match; sick leave (where required by law). Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

EEO Statement

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.