Post-Undergraduate Intern (Year-Round) Chemist

NREL
📍 Golden, Colorado, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

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The Bioenergy Science and Technology (BEST) directorate within the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) performs a full range of research from exploring biomass at the molecular level through biorefinery process optimization to bring biofuels and bio-products to market. The directorate’s research encompasses multiple areas including, biochemical processes, synthesis, processing, analysis, and characterization.

Our research group is focused on developing biological and chemical syntheses for cost-effective production of sustainable polymers and chemicals. Our team brings together a wide range of technical expertise and global experience unified by a passionate drive to increase the technoeconomic feasibility for global adoption of bio-based or recyclable polymers. Interdisciplinary collaboration and a relentless pursuit of advancing understanding at the intersection of fundamental science and industrial application is paramount to every memb...

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Job Details

  • Location Golden, Colorado
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Physical Scientists
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026