Post-Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry - Biomass Analysis

Posting Title

Post-Undergraduate (Year-Round) Intern - Analytical Chemistry - Biomass Analysis

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working At Nrel

NREL is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.

Join NREL, where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

At NREL, you’ll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.

Job Description

The Biomass Analysis Technologies team within the BEST directorate at NREL is seeking is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented post-undergraduate intern for a 9-month, full-time position. To learn more about our research click here: https://www.nrel.gov/bioenergy. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a laboratory-scale project focused on rapid lignocellulosic biomass conversion, providing hands-on experience from project initiation to completion, increasing understanding the understanding of feedstock and process variability on biomass yields.

The selected candidate will work closely with a mentor and will gain valuable laboratory and project management experience, including working with their mentor to:

• Design and perform laboratory experiments,
• Operate analytical and laboratory instruments
• Manage a project timeline with defined benchmarks and milestones
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data
• Presenting experimental results to external clients

This position is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated with a bachelor's degree and are preparing to pursue a graduate degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. The role will provide direct exposure to state-of-the-art research, a collaborative and supportive laboratory environment, and the opportunity to develop both technical and project management skills.

Successful candidates will leave with a strong foundation in biomass conversion research, NREL Laboratory Analytical Procedures (LAPs), and other applied laboratory methods that can be leveraged in advanced academic or professional settings. To view the LAPs please click here.

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Basic Qualifications

Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.


Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.



Please Note:

• Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.

• If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.

• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree chemistry, biochemistry, physics, or related field
• Successful candidates will have some experience in instrumental analysis
• Demonstrate significant attention to detail.
• Clear record keeping skills with special attention to data traceability
• Strong communications skills

Preferred Qualifications

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (Based On Full-Time 40 Hours Per Week)

Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $39,200 - $62,700

NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Benefits Summary

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

* Based on eligibility rules

Badging Requirement

NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement.

Drug Free Workplace

NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

Submission Guidelines

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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