Intern, R&D Undergraduate Year Round - Photovoltaics & Materials Tech, Onsite

What Your Job Will Be Like :

We are seeking a student intern as part of the Sandia Student Intern Program in materials characterization. We have multiple programs that require assistance with the characterization of materials used in thermal battery applications.

Specifically, on how changes in materials properties over time impact battery performance. Material properties that we are interested in probing include surface area, porosity, and thermal properties.

The position would best suit a student with an interest in chemical engineering, chemistry or materials science.

On any given day, you may be called upon to :

• Collaborate with staff members to plan, design, set-up, and perform materials characterization.
• Organize and prioritize samples.
• Collect data using various scientific instruments (Surface area and pore size analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, thermogravimetric analyzer, etc.)
• Data processing / interpretation in MS Excel and summarizing data in MS Word and MS PowerPoint
• Maintain a clean / safe work space
• Weekly checks of safety equipment and following various corporate processes / procedures (e.g. hazardous waste disposal, reapplication requests, ES&H, etc.)

Salary Range :

At Sandia, we value the important work done by our interns and its contribution to National Security. Because of this, our interns earn competitive pay rates.

Our pay structure is based on earned credit hours, classification, and degree level. Your pay rate will be determined during the hire process and included in your offer package.

You can view the Intern Pay Rate chart here (https : / / www.sandia.gov / app / uploads / sites / 51 / 2024 / 01 / Student-Rate-Sheet 2024.pdf) .

Qualifications We Require :

You bring the confidence and skills to be eligible for the job by meeting these minimum requirements :

• Currently attending and enrolled full time in an accredited undergraduate program
• Pursuing a science, engineering, or math major
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 / 4.0
• Ability to work up to 25 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
• U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, asylees or refugees in the U.S.

Qualifications We Desire :

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Chemistry, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering major enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program
• Experience in a laboratory environment which might include operation and maintenance of laboratory instrumentation and / or maintaining a laboratory notebook.
• Able to work in a team as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Ability to hold a U.S. DOE L security clearance

Posting Duration :

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'.

Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team :

The Photovoltaics & Materials Tech Department, part of Sandia's Renewable Energy Technologies Group, conducts research and development and applies real world solutions to increase the viability of sustainable and clean energy systems.

Research focuses on solar energy photovoltaics (PV), materials chemistry, and device integration for energy generation and energy efficiency.

We apply PV and materials research to the following areas : PV cell technologies including Si, CdTe and CIGS thin films, and emerging technologies (i.

e., perovskites), advanced PV module designs (i.e., bifacial, split cells conformable), and PV + Storage.

About Sandia :

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.

Some of the main reasons we love our jobs :

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9 / 80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4 / 10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work / life balance

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at : http : / / www.sandia.gov These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance :

This position does not currently require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Sandia will conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment / education verifications.

Furthermore, employees in New Mexico need to pass a U.S. Air Force background screen for access to Kirtland Air Force Base.

Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause access to be denied or terminated, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

If hired without a clearance and it subsequently becomes necessary to obtain and maintain one for the position, or you bid on positions that require a clearance, a pre-processing background review may be conducted prior to a required federal background investigation.

Applicants for a DOE security clearance need to be U.S. citizens. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.

S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Members of the workforce (MOWs) hired at Sandia who require uncleared access for greater than 179 days during their employment, are required to go through the Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) process.

Access includes physical and / or cyber (logical) access, as well as remote access to any NNSA information technology (IT) systems.

UPIV requirements are not applicable to individuals who require a DOE personnel security clearance for the performance of their SNL employment or to foreign nationals.

The UPIV process will include the completion of a USAccess Enrollment, SF-85 (Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions) and OF-306 (Declaration of for Federal Employment).

An unfavorable UPIV determination will result in immediate retrieval of the SNL issued badge, removal of cyber (logical) access and / or removal from SNL subcontract.

All MOWs may appeal the unfavorable UPIV determination to DOE / NNSA immediately. If the appeal is unsuccessful, the MOW may try to go through the UPIV process one year after the decision date.

EEO :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs :

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Job ID : 693910

Job Family : 91

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Full / Part-Time Status : P