Undergraduate/Graduate Intern (Year-Round) –Chemical Engineering/Biomass Conversion/Catalytic Upgrading/Organic Chemistry (nrel)
Job posting number: #237421 (Ref:R13807)
Job Description
The Bioeconomy and Sustainable Transportation (BEST) directorate within the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) performs a full range of research from exploring biomass at the molecular level through biorefinery process optimization to bring biofuels and bio-products to market. The directorate’s research encompasses multiple areas including analysis & characterization, biochemical processes, downstream processing, bioenergetics, and thermochemical processes.
Our research group is focused on developing biofuels and value-added coproducts (polymer, surfactant, graphite, etc.) from algal biomass. Our team brings together a wide range of technical expertise and global experience unified by a passionate drive to increase the technoeconomic feasibility and global adoption of biorefineries. Interdisciplinary collaboration and a relentless pursuit of advancing understanding at the intersection of fundamental science and industrial application is paramount to every member of our team.
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The BEST Directorate is seeking a full-time post-undergraduate year-round intern to provide researchers within our group with the support necessary to achieve their cutting-edge research safely. The successful candidate will perform hands-on tasks and experimentation in a laboratory setting including the following:
Batch and flow reactor operation for algae pretreatment, conversion, biofuel production and polymer synthesis
Develop renewable polyurethane materials for a broad range of applications.
Benchtop wet chemistry, including sample preparation and derivatization,
Operation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation, (e.g. FTIR, NMR, TGA, DSC, GC-MS, etc.)
Separations, including solid-liquid separations and solid-liquid extractions.
Bioprocessing scale-up
This is an excellent opportunity for a student invested in the NREL mission who desires relevant laboratory experience in preparation for graduate school or a career in biofuels or chemical industries.
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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
The ability to conduct laboratory experiments and follow written procedures, with minimal supervision and with the utmost regard to safety is required.
Self-motivation, adaptability and an aptitude for learning are critical for this role
Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program; or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s degree in a Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, or related discipline
Prior hands-on experience in a wet chemistry lab (team will train on specialized equipment)
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in presenting PowerPoint
Demonstrated experience with technical documentation/report writing
Demonstrated knowledge/experience in programming with common languages such as python/R etc. for the purpose of processing large data sets
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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 - $62,700NREL 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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