Post-Undergraduate Intern (Year-Round) - Separations Engineering

Job overview

The Post-Undergraduate Intern (Year-Round) - Separations Engineering is an onsite role based in Golden, CO, with a salary range of $39,600 to $63,400 per year. This position supports the Bioenergy Science and Technology directorate at the National Laboratory of the Rockies. The role exists to translate fundamental separation science into practical, scalable solutions for biofuels and critical minerals. By conducting laboratory experiments and assisting in equipment development, the intern supports the lab's goal of improving process efficiency and techno-economic viability.

What you'll do

• Conduct benchtop wet chemistry
• perform chemical and protein purification
• assemble and modify separation systems
• support automation
• document experimental results.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

golden co

internship

separations

engineering

bioenergy

research

chemistry

onsite

$39k-$63k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) match, sick leave.

Why this role

Year-round internship; exposure to programming and multi-scale chromatography.

About the employer

National Laboratory of the Rockies is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.