Technical Undergraduate Intern - Synthesis & Characterization (Metals)

Dive into cutting-edge research and innovation with the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL)! The Trace Nuclear Measurement Technology Group is seeking an enthusiastic and talented undergraduate intern to join our team for ten weeks. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a project involving the synthesis and characterization of metal oxide particles derived from feedstock solutions.

 

Responsibilities:

• Material Development: Create and refine feedstock materials using diverse elements and compounds.
• Particle Synthesis: Assist in the production and synthesis of actinide metal oxide particles.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Collect, interpret, and analyze critical data to support particle characterization research.
• Collaborative Research: Work alongside experienced researchers to gain hands-on expertise in experimental chemistry, particle analysis, and laboratory techniques.
• Commitment to Safety: Adhere to SRNL’s "Safe Conduct of Research Principles," which will ensure a high standard of safety in all laboratory work.

 

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship is required to work at SRNL.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate program in chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related field.
• A minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher as a rising junior or junior in college.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with wet chemistry techniques, such as solution preparation.
• Familiarity with actinide oxides or similar oxides.
• Proficiency in software tools like Python or R for conducting data analysis and visualization.

"We put science to work!" 

Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is a multi-program laboratory applying state of the art science and practical, high-value, cost-effective solutions to complex technical problems to protect the nation. Located at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) in Aiken SC, the laboratory develops and deploys innovative technologies to address some of the nation’s environmental, energy, and national security challenges.

Battelle Savannah River Alliance (BSRA) is constantly assessing trends to provide the best possible benefits to our workforce. We also negotiate cost effective premiums that will meet the needs of our evolving workforce. 

Some of the *Benefits offered to employees include:

*Benefits vary based upon employment status

• Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
• Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
• AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
• Savings & Investment plan:
• • Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
  • Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
• Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
• Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• SRNL offers a competitive relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. 

For more information about our benefits, working here, and living here, visit the “About” tab at www.srnl.doe.gov.

BSRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. BSRA is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. Please email us at SRNLRecruiting@srnl.doe.gov with any questions regarding the hiring process or to request an accommodation.