Sandia National Laboratories Intern – Biosciences & Chemical Defense – R&D
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Intern – Biosciences & Chemical Defense – R&D Undergraduate Year-Round
Job ID: 677239
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
What Your Job Will Be Like
We are seeking a Year Round – R&D Undergraduate Intern to join our dynamic team! The Biosciences & Chemical Defense Department is seeking an undergraduate research intern to work in a bioengineering laboratory.
On any given day:
- This opportunity will involve laboratory maintenance, media preparation, biological cultivation (bacteria and fungi), chromatographic analysis of analytes and metabolites, performing enzyme assays, and running oxidative reactions with lignin and waste plastics
- Be a self-motivated, independent worker with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Have the ability to follow directions, to work well with others and troubleshoot issues
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.
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. citizenship
Qualifications We Desire
Candidates should have a strong desire to learn, exhibit a strong work ethic, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills and an ability to interact well with fellow technical workers of diverse technical backgrounds are important. The ability to work safely and follow instructions will be important to student success. Additional expertise in computer programming or data processing using MATLAB and EXCEL will also be valued. 10-20 hours of work each week during the school year, full time during scheduled breaks and summer is expected.
About Our Team
Sandia’s Computational Biology and Biophysics Department supports biodefense, emerging infectious disease and biofuels mission areas. The department has core capabilities in bioinformatics, machine learning, bioimaging, molecular modeling and the cybersecurity of biological operations. The focus of the department is in developing innovative research, using advance computational methods, to solve national security problems in biology. We conduct research in advanced RAMAN spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, enzymatic lignin valorization, biomimetic membrane design, the design of synthetic microbial consortia for biological breakdown and conversion of biological materials to valuable chemicals and fuels, and machine learning for the development of algal pond consortia. This research is supported by the National Institutes of Health, Bioenergy Technologies Office, Biological and Environmental Research, Basic Energy Sciences, the Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DOE Energy I-Corps, the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies, Academia, Industry, Department of Health and Human Services and Sandia’s Laboratory Directed Research and Development program.
