LSE Technical Graduate Intern

The Savannah River National Laboratory's Advanced Manufacturing & Design Group seeks to fill several technical intern positions to support innovative research and development in the area of additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates would provide research support to the polymer and/or metal Additive Manufacturing Team on one or more of these key projects:

Discover the cutting-edge field of 3D printing with new chemistries to create high-performance materials and explore the effect of formulation on final material properties such as mechanical strength, energy dissipation, and aging in extreme environments.

Investigate the applicability of rotational rheology and temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) for rapid measurement of properties relevant to the laser-based powder bed fusion and fused filament fabrication modalities of additive manufacturing.

Build on previous SRNL work to further characterize 3D printed composites, probe the limits of composite composition ratio with respect to both printing and final part properties, and explore AM of other polymer composites such as pre-ceramic materials.

Explore flow chemistry as a potentially suitable pathway for in-house synthesis of specialty polymeric materials for AM applications.

Work with assigned mentor and Additive Manufacturing Team members to understand work processes and scope of project.

Perform work safely using the Safe Conduct of Research Principles.

Provide accurate, detailed, and timely written updates and reports associated with work scope.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Pursuing an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering, material science and engineering or a relevant field

Must be a U.S. citizen.

GPA 2.5

Preferred Qualifications

It is preferred that the candidate have prior experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing), characterization equipment, and general chemistry lab experience.

About Us

"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% (3 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.

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