Waste Disposition Intern
Classification Title:
Waste Disposition Intern
Grade:
INTE III – IV (depending on experience)
Requisition No.:
2661
Number of Positions:
1
Location:
90 Union Valley
Organization:
Waste Management and Operations
Department:
Waste Programs
Project Assignment:
Posting Date:
2/4/2026
Closing Date:
3/13/2026
Duties:
The Waste Disposition intern provides technical support to waste management and disposition activities under direct supervision. The Intern may assist in a variety of waste management program activities with focus on supporting waste characterization, evaluating sampling and analysis data for hazardous waste determination, and developing waste profiles for disposition.
Job-Related Qualifications Required:
The preferred candidate will have completed at least 1 year of general chemistry courses and 1 advanced chemistry course. Knowledge of basic radiochemistry is preferred.
The 2026 UCOR Summer Internship Program is a 12-week program held from late May to early August. You must be able to be onsite for the entire internship program.
Relocation:
☐ YES
☒ NO
UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.
NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.
NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.
TO APPLY:
External Applicants (i.e. non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting:
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