EM University Programs Graduate Intern

The Intern will support the following objectives daily: 

• Support field data collection, quality control, and integration into geochemical databases.
• Perform chemical and physical property testing of engineered barrier materials and repository-relevant rock samples.
• Develop, maintain, and interpret subsurface and laboratory data models to evaluate system behavior under repository conditions.
• Assist with the use of analytical techniques such as Inductively Coupled Plasma–Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) for chemical characterization.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and program managers to generate technical reports and visualizations.
• Promote the safe and efficient handling of laboratory materials and ensure compliance with DOE and environmental standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be a US Citizen 
• Enrolled in a graduate or have graduated at the time of application and have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. 

"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.