About the role#
As a Chemical Engineering Intern at General Matter, you will help design, instrument, and build out laboratory capabilities for a new generation of enrichment technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to contribute to hands-on technical work across laboratory systems, analytical methods, and experimental operations. This role offers the chance to build practical skills in chemistry and instrumentation while bringing new laboratory capabilities from concept to operation.
What you'll do#
- Assist with mass spectrometry analysis, including isotopic analysis and trace element detection using ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS.
- Support chemical process monitoring by applying analytical chemistry techniques to help ensure the quality and safety of nuclear fuel cycle materials.
- Help develop and validate sample preparation, digestion, and separation techniques for nuclear material analysis.
- Assist in interpreting mass spectrometry results and collaborate with process engineers and operations support to help optimize facility operations.
- Maintain adherence to radiation protection, hazardous material handling, and chemical safety protocols.
- Support senior scientists and engineers on projects aimed at improving fuel cycle efficiency and waste minimization.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- Familiarity with mass spectrometry techniques like ICP-MS, TIMS, and SIMS.
- Exposure to analytical instrumentation.
- Basic proficiency in wet chemistry techniques, including sample digestion, titration, and precipitation methods.
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Location & details#
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $30 to $40 per hour, plus a monthly housing stipend and eligibility for overtime pay.
About General Matter
General Matter operates in the renewable energy services sector. The company focuses on nuclear energy generation and energy security. It is a privately held organization with 11 to 50 employees. The firm works to increase energy capacity within the United States.
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