NWS Professional Internship - Mayank Patibandla

Argonne National Laboratory’s Nuclear Waste & Site Services (NWS) Division is responsible for the safe handling, processing, and disposal of nuclear and hazardous waste, alongside developing and implementing waste management systems and safety protocols. We value curiosity, communication, and safety, and are seeking a summer intern enthusiastic about applying their academic knowledge to real-world waste management projects.

Position Summary: The NWS Division is looking for an intern working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, data analytics, engineering, environmental science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong critical thinking skills, technical acumen, and adaptability, with experience working with structured data and technical tools such as Microsoft Excel and related Microsoft Office products.

This internship offers the opportunity to work daily with the NWS team and other student interns in a collaborative office environment, supporting a program-level revitalization effort focused on data quality, process clarity, and tool standardization.

Key Responsibilities: The intern is required to be on-site every day to support the following projects:   

• Spreadsheet Development: Create locked calculation spreadsheets used to characterize radiological and hazardous waste.
  • Support includes standardizing spreadsheet structure, identifying required inputs, and mapping calculation logic and dependencies to minimize human error.
• Validation & Verification: Verify locked calculation spreadsheets by defining test criteria, checking formula accuracy, and mapping the step-by-step methodology used for testing and validating these tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Skills:

Demonstrated interest or experience in:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (formulas, cell protection, auditing),
• Data analysis and verification 
• Basic scripting or automation (e.g., Python) and data mining are highly desired.

• Process & Systems Thinking:

Interest in understanding how technical tools support regulated processes, quality assurance, and compliance

• Innovation & Automation:

Interest in exploring where automation or AI-assisted tools can improve efficiency, consistency, or review effectiveness

Education and Experience Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited institution and have completed at least one semester of schooling by the start of the program.
• Must be 18 years or older at the time the appointment begins.
• Must possess a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Legal Permanent Resident at the time of application.
• If accepting an offer, then you must pass a screening drug test.

Job Family

Undergraduate Student Employment

Job Profile

Professional Career Internship - Junior

Worker Type

Employee

Time Type

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

The expected hiring range for this position is $20.46-$26.60.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.

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EEO Information

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