What are the responsibilities and job description for the CRI SEED - Professional Career Internship position at argonne?
Are you interested to learn how science can address climate change? Would you like to work with a clean energy startup company in a wide-ranging business capacity? Are you looking for a paid internship that gives you professional experience? If you’re passionate about making an impact, we invite you to apply!
The Students for Energy & Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) intern program offers students an exciting way to combat climate change through business internships with a STEM focus paired with CRI’s clean energy and climate technology startup companies.
Selected candidates will be paired with a Chain Reaction Innovation (CRI) startup, based on compatible interests in which you will support the entrepreneurial development by participating in business-focused tasks. Selected candidate will have a dedicated mentor who designs the internship to fit individual skills and goals. By the time your internship concludes, you’ll have a capstone project that frames your internship experience.
The companies participating in the Summer 2025 Cohort are:
MicroAvionics
Halogen Technology
SynthBits Technology
Frakktal Technology
Renewcat Technology
Program Overview
Open to any undergraduate students in a STEM field from Chicago-area MSIs
Collaborative partnerships between CRI, Argonne and CRI’s startup companies
Hosted during the of Summer 2025
5 students to be selected
Anticipated internship duration of 10 weeks
Anticipated weekly schedule of 40 hours per week
Hybrid and flexible 9-5 schedule availability
Paid experience
Skill building with inclusive support
Mentorship and professional networking
Career development, entrepreneurship, and exploration
Student responsibilities are but not limited to:
Students are required to observe and adhere to all safety guidelines and expectations
Students will be expected to be timely, engaged, responsible, and complete designated tasks to their best abilities.
Students will work closely with supervisors and associates. Students should be prepared to engage in logistics support tasks, management practices, being present in meetings, and contribute valuable insights to their respective teams.
Students will also be expected to engage in CRI’s and Argonne community activities.
Students are expected to deliver a final presentation outlining the work completed during the internship
Education and Experience Requirements
Open to any undergraduate students in a STEM field from Chicago-area MSIs
Undergraduate students majoring in engineering, sciences and/or interested in business development are encouraged to apply.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
If offered employment, students must pass a background check and drug screening
Preferred GPA: minimum 2.5 out of 4.0 and higher
Provide two (2) reference contacts and proof of enrollment when prompted via candidate dashboard
Good academic standing and understanding of course materials
Efficient writing and communication skills
Microsoft Suite Knowledge
Job Family
Undergraduate Student EmploymentJob Profile
Professional Career Internship - FreshmanWorker Type
EmployeeTime Type
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours
40Pay Rate Type
HourlyEEO Information
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.
All Argonne offers for appointments in the student employment category are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.
