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Does Pacific Northwest National Laboratory offer any type of mentorship programs?

As an summer intern at PNNL (through NSIP, National Security Internship Program), I had one main mentor, and worked directly with several other scientists as project-specific mentors. My mentors provided guidance on research tasks and were available for any questions I had (in person, email, phon...
Mentor Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Could you share a bit about your experience as a research assistant at PNNL?

My position as a fellow at PNNL was pretty similar to being a graduate student/research assistant in your home lab/group. You come in and work on your projects during regular working hours (which can be flexible), attend some interesting seminars, and interact with other staff scientists and inte...
Day in the Life Department of Energy Fellowship Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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How much work-life balance do PNNL employees have?

Maintaining work-life balance is pretty easy at PNNL. As long as you get your work done, you can come in and work at any time. (Most people do come into work very early and leave very early though.)
Work-Life Balance Department of Energy Fellowship Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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Landed an interview for a research associate position at PNNL - what qualities or experiences should I discuss?

PNNL is an institute that pushes for publications. They are looking for candidates with experience in scientific research and writing, if you have papers published, that’ll make you look really good to them. If not, highlight your research experience and expertise and any relevant project you are...
Interview Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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What kind of compensation can I expect in a research associate position at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?

An RA at PNNL usually makes between $50-60K depending on experience.
Compensation Research Associate Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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What's an average day like for someone in the Science Undergraduate Laboratory at PNNL?

The average day for a SULI intern at PNNL depends on what kind of project you're working on and who you have as an adviser/mentor. My first summer at PNNL was more lab-intensive so I spent most of my days either in the lab or analyzing data in my office. The second summer, on the other hand, was ...
Internship Day in the Life Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Science
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What do you think of the culture at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?

I would describe the PNNL company culture as very friendly and welcoming. Everyone recognizes where you are in your career path (a.k.a. an undergrad) and people are usually willing to offer advice or even help with your research project. On top of that, they're happy to show you their research an...
Company Culture Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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What can I expect from the training for a technical intern at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory?

Training for a technical intern at PNNL mostly involves online training videos and reading of safety guideline followed by short quizzes. This usually take a couple days. There will all be in person safety meetings with groups of interns that discuss safe conduct of various aspects of work hazard...
Internship Technical Intern Training Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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What sort of training did you go through before starting to work as a research analyst at PNN:?

For my specific internship, my training was revolved around learning material online from different websites and learning from my fellow interns and mentor. It can be as hands on or as hands off as you want. At the time of my internship, I was highly independent and wanted to learn on my own and ...
Internship Training Research Analyst Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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