ASPIRE Graduate Intern

The research intern (summer 2026) will contribute to SRNL's environmental protection mission by investigating innovative approaches for groundwater remediation at the department of energy's savannah river site.

This project will evaluate humate as a novel geochemical amendment to improve the long-term performance of the f-area funnel-and-gate treatment system. The current system relies on periodic chemical injections to neutralize acidic groundwater, and this project seeks to find a more sustainable buffering mechanism.

The intern will assist scientists in conducting laboratory-scale geochemical experiments to compare the buffering performance of humate with the current alkaline injection formulation. Work scope may include the design and execution of laboratory titration experiments, the performance of forward titrations to determine amendment requirements for achieving target ph values, and conducting back titrations to evaluate buffering capacity during simulated groundwater acidification. This will provide an exciting learning environment to develop professional skills, explore the unknown, and make impactful discoveries in environmental remediation.

• Have educational or laboratory research experience

• Think critically, analyze data, and integrate these skills into effective experimental design, execution, and reporting

• Develop partnerships with internal team members of different backgrounds

• Effectively communicate (verbal & written) technical results

• Work safely with particular attention to quality. Comply with all policies and standards.

Minimum

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Be pursuing an advanced degree in chemistry or a related field

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit a transcript prior to hiring

Preferred

• Hands-on research experience in a chemical laboratory

• Knowledge of environmental chemistry principles.

• Experience with analytical techniques such as titration.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and scientific communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on experimental research

"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:
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  • 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.