Summer 2027 Internship - Chemical Engineering

As a General Matter Chemical Engineering Intern, you will help design, instrument, and build out advanced laboratory capabilities that support the development of a new generation of enrichment technology. You will work alongside experienced engineers and scientists while contributing to hands-on technical work across laboratory systems, analytical methods, specialized equipment, and experimental operations. This is an opportunity to build practical skills across chemistry, engineering, and instrumentation while helping bring new laboratory capabilities from concept through operation.

• →Assist with mass spectrometry analysis, including isotopic analysis and trace element detection using Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS), Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS), and Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (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 collaborating 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.

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Familiarity with mass spectrometry techniques (e.g., ICP-MS, TIMS, SIMS) and exposure to analytical instrumentation.
• Basic proficiency in wet chemistry techniques, including sample digestion, titration, and precipitation methods.
• Collaborative team member who thrives in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments and is eager to learn.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.