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METALLIC Internship Fall/Spring

Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory Salary
Idaho, ID Part Time
POSTED ON 7/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/27/2026
Program Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Minerals to Materials Supply Chain Research Facility (METALLIC) is a Department of Energy (DOE) initiative led by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and supported by a consortium of nine national laboratories. METALLIC is designed to accelerate the development of secure, domestic critical minerals and materials (CMM) supply chains by providing technology validation, testing, and commercialization support for innovators across the United States.

Internship Description

The METALLIC Interns will support multidisciplinary research and program activities focused on strengthening domestic critical minerals and materials supply chains. Interns will work alongside scientists, engineers, and program managers from Idaho National Laboratory and partner national laboratories to advance technology validation, testing, analysis, and stakeholder engagement efforts.

This internship is onsite at various INL facilities. Start date and internship duration vary based on project needs and intern availability.

Minimum Requirements

  • Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Geology, Earth Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or closely related field
  • A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT

Application Requirements

  • Current Resume or CV
  • Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree/certificate programs)
  • Current class schedule and number of credits (if currently enrolled in a program)

Compensation And Benefits

  • Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour)
  • Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour)
  • PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour)
  • Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements.
  • Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov

About Us

Benefits and Relocation

  • Paid holiday time off
  • Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

INL Mission

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements

To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Other Information

When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.

INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.

Salary : $26 - $38

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