Student Intern - Science

Amarillo, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Amarillo TX
Job Title: Student Intern - Science

What Youll Do

An internship at Pantex is unlike anywhere else. Close the gap between knowledge and experience with focused training real-world experience and exceptional mentors. At Pantex you will engage in meaningful and unique work contributing to the nations global nuclear security mission.

Top reasons you want to intern with our team in Summer 2026:

Play an active role in contributing to global security
Learn essential skills from professional and helpful mentors
Work in a team environment on unique and meaningful projects relevant to your field of study

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

12-week paid internship at the Pantex Plant in Amarillo Texas
Competitive compensation and benefits including a stipend and inbound and outbound travel to the plant for relocating interns as applicable
Be paired with a technical staff member and a mentor
Engage in professional development workshops and social activities
At the end of the internship present on your summer project at the Intern Expo to executive leadership and fellow Pantexans
Program Dates: Tuesday May 26th 2026 Thursday August 13th 2026

What You Can Expect

Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
Top-notch dedicated colleagues
Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Career advancement and professional development programs
Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

To be considered for a Science Intern position you must be working toward or have completed a degree in a physical science-related field (Physics Chemistry Biochemistry Materials Science Environmental Science Microbiology Geology or another physical science-related field).
Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years addition you must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 3.0/4.0 or above and be a United States Citizen.
A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript. Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical drug screening and background investigation. As an employee you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color gender sexual orientation gender identity age religion national origin ancestry genetic information disability or veteran status.

Required Experience:

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Location: Amarillo TXJob Title: Student Intern - ScienceWhat Youll Do An internship at Pantex is unlike anywhere else. Close the gap between knowledge and experience with focused training real-world experience and exceptional mentors. At Pantex you will engage in meaningful and unique work contribut...