User Interface Developer Intern Jobs in Richland, WA

Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Integrated Discovery Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Integrated Discovery Sciences Directorate (IDSD) leads fundamental research across biology, chemistry, earth and environmental sciences, materials science, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, quantum information science, mathematics, autonomy, and DOE national user facilities. Our vision is to accelerate scientific discovery by observing, understanding, simulating, predicting, and controlling dynamic biotic-abiotic processes and interactions within complex biological, chemical, material, and Earth systems. We intentionally connect disciplines to advance fundamental discovery science, develop transformative scientific capabilities, and address the nation's most important challenges in energy, environmental resilience, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, health, and national security.
Responsibilities
IDSD is seeking an outstanding Operations Specialist to provide leadership and safety oversight of IDSD's portfolio of research operations. Our IDSD Operations Specialists enable and enhance effective and efficient project execution in support of the IDSD mission.

• Integrates operational capabilities, requirements, and solutions across research and support organizations to enable and enhance effective and efficient project execution in support of the Laboratory mission.
• Maintains awareness of existing and planned changes in the operational risk profile of assigned research operating envelope.
• Maintains situational awareness of operational needs and emerging regulatory requirements, providing analysis of options and recommendations to mitigate exposure to operational risk and reduce the frequency of operational upset conditions.
• During upset conditions, assists management in the identification and implementation of immediate actions. This may include leading or participating in fact gatherings and accident investigation, participating in causal analyses, and identifying and managing corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Develops, leads and participates in various assessments in IDSD and across directorates.
• Evaluates the need for and coordinates necessary Subject Matter Expert (SME) support to line management, staff, and Project Management Offices to assist with project planning, assessment activities and risk identification and mitigation.
• Supports day-to-day work being conducted in research spaces including planning for contractors, Facilities & Infrastructure Operations (F&IO) personnel, and/or visiting researchers as well as the utilization of equipment, systems, and capabilities within their assigned spaces.
• Conducts risk reviews in the Electronic Prep & Risk system - reviews safety and operations questions with Project Managers and approve operations risks.
• Provides oversight to Lab Assist (activity planning, assessments, routine operations, operating envelopes, hazard analysis) and fosters collaboration to grow the skills of others. Assist with Off-Site Risk Mitigation Plans (ORMP), Activity development and training of activity owners.
• Represent IDSD management for lab space related issues, including overseeing project, equipment, and laboratory startups.
• Interfaces and communicates research needs, including lab modifications and other facility needs, to SMEs and F&IO personnel [building managers, and engineers] to assure operational needs are met to support Research & Development (R&D) mission needs.
• Encourages and facilitates communications between R&D management, researchers, F&IO, Operations team, and support staff about impacts to normal operations (planned outages, emergency situations, construction impacts, etc.) to mitigate and minimize impacts to R&D.
• Proactively identifies issues and collaboratively develops solutions to assist in implementation of new PNNL-wide actions/initiatives.
• Exercises judgment in operational and performance assurance methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Works independently and has growing responsibility, with little oversight.
• Able to productively and proactively network to build good working relationships across the Laboratory

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 7 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA or higher and 5 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with relevant PNNL systems and processes (e.g., EPR/Lab Assist).
• Experience with lab and facility readiness.
• Experience with radiological and chemical work scope.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of roles (scientists, building management, engineers, line management, subject matter experts).
• Excellent written and verbal communication and proven leadership skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-function teams and synthesize complex technical information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of DOE requirements, principles of Environmental Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) and understanding of Operational Excellence principles with the ability to influence Laboratory policy and sets operational direction across organizations.
• Ability to work on complex operational problems and provide innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of bargaining unit agreement and processes.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
This position requires an onsite presence at the PNNL campus and the ability and willingness to respond to the Laboratory under emergent conditions. This may include weekends/holidays in rotation with other operations staff.
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov.
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $107,900.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $167,100.00/Yr.