About the role#
The Radiological Protection Division works to protect workers, the public, and the environment from radioactive material hazards. As an intern, you will provide operational health physics support and learn how to implement radiation protection standards. You will work on-site, balancing desk tasks with fieldwork.
What you'll do#
- Plan radiological work and implement best practices.
- Evaluate radiological hazards and develop radiological work permits.
- Use computer applications for dosimetry, shielding, and spectrometry.
- Apply ALARA principles to radiological work.
- Perform measurement and analysis of ionizing radiation.
- Shadow health physics personnel to understand site-specific hazards.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a nuclear engineering, health physics, or physics program.
- Completion of at least one year of schooling.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- At least 18 years of age.
- U.S. citizenship or status as a Legal Permanent Resident.
- Knowledge of radiation protection theory, measurement techniques, and biological effects of radiation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships.
Location & details#
- Location: Lemont, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research facility located in Lemont, Illinois. Founded in 1946, it operates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The laboratory employs over 5,000 people and manages an annual budget of approximately $1 billion. Its work spans energy, technology, and national security research.
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