Undergraduate Research Assistant Internship - Science and Technology

About the role

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking undergraduate students pursuing STEM degrees to join its Science & Technology Internship Talent Pipeline. This immersive program offers hands-on, mission-driven research experiences that directly support INL’s work in nuclear energy, national security, and critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development projects under the guidance of INL scientists and engineers.
• Conduct data collection, analysis, and experimental work.
• Participate in technical discussions and contribute to project documentation.
• Engage in enrichment activities including workshops and networking.
• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student at an accredited college/university.
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT).
• Available for a 10–16 week, up to 40 hours per week, on-site internship.

Qualifications

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities: Support research and development projects under the guidance of INL scientists and engineers. Conduct data collection, analysis, and experimental work. Participate in technical discussions and contribute to project documentation. Engage in enrichment activities including workshops and networking. Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Abilities

• Introductory knowledge of subject matter related to the assigned internship project.
• Introductory knowledge of systems and processes related to the assigned internship project.
• Ability to work with support to meet various time deadlines and work pressures.
• Ability to produce or compose formal documents, reports, and records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with management, fellow employees, and external customers.

Benefits

• Paid holiday time off.
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Application Requirements

• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit your resume and answer all questions on the application form. Applicants who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

Additional Information

• INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense.
• INL hosts nearly 700 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL’s mission.
• INL offers opportunities for interns in various fields including nuclear engineering, cybersecurity, and non-scientific positions in operations and business.
• INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Physical Requirements

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, operate a computer keyboard or type, handle materials, or reach with hands and arms performing the essential functions of the classification. The duties require sitting for long periods. The employee must occasionally lift 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus, conduct research and inspect materials. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person, by telephone or electronic mail. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Third-Party Submissions

INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited.