Laboratory Intern

Laboratory Intern (Part-Time)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible)
Job Type: Part-time, Internship (6 months to hire)

Overview

Trace Zero is seeking a part-time Laboratory Intern to support onsite chemical analysis and laboratory operations at our Auburn Hills facility. This role is intended for candidates pursuing higher education in a scientific discipline who are seeking hands-on experience in an industrial laboratory environment.

Founded in 2009, Trace Zero is a high-purity chemical supplier to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Our laboratory plays a critical role in quality control, analytical testing, and data integrity, operating in a detail-driven, safety-focused, and regulated environment.

Job Description

The Laboratory Intern performs routine chemical analysis and laboratory support tasks under the direct supervision of the Lab Manager. The intern supports day-to-day testing of ultra-pure chemicals used in manufacturing while learning proper analytical technique, documentation discipline, and quality system expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, label, log, and organize samples and reagents
• Perform routine chemical analysis, including:
• Titration and pH analysis
• Moisture analysis and % solids testing
• Assist with preparation of standards and reagents
• Accurately record and document data using Microsoft Office tools
• Assist with research and development activities as assigned
• Perform routine laboratory cleaning, maintenance, and organization
• Clean, maintain, and properly store laboratory equipment and tools
• Track inventory and assist with restocking lab supplies
• Follow all safety, quality, and procedural requirements (SOPs, SDS, PPE)

Maintaining a clean, organized, and audit-ready laboratory environment is a core expectation of this role.

What You’ll Learn

• Hands-on experience with industrial analytical chemistry
• Proper execution of titration and moisture analysis in a production laboratory
• How laboratory data is controlled, documented, and reviewed in a regulated environment
• Fundamentals of quality systems and data integrity
• Expectations for laboratory cleanliness, equipment care, and audit readiness
• Direct mentorship from an experienced Lab Manager

Qualifications

Required

• Currently pursuing or completed coursework in a STEM field.
• Academic or prior laboratory experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures precisely
• Understanding of chemical hazards, SDS usage, and PPE
• Ability to lift up to 45lbs.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to provide a current academic transcript
• Interest in analytical chemistry, quality, or industrial laboratory work
• Experience with mass spectroscopy is a plus

Additional Details

• Part-time, hourly position
• No benefits
• Internship duration: 6–12 months, with possible extension or full-time hire based on performance and business needs

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What is your current field of study or coursework?
• Why do you feel you are qualified and should be considered for this position?
• What is your ultimate goal as an individual in the field of science