Chemistry Intern

The Chemistry Intern in the Process Technology department will work with the Lead Chemists assigned to the laboratory. You will gain firsthand knowledge and experience working in a chemical laboratory running chemical reactions, routine analytical tests, and inventory management.

How You Will Make an Impact:

Key Responsibilities

Prior Intern projects included::

• Material Performance
• Application Testing
• Polymer Reactions
• Test Method Development
• Quality Control Analysis

Interns gain experience using technology and methods seen in an industrial chemical laboratory setting including:

• ICP
• Tensile Testers
• GC/GC-MS
• DMA
• FT-IR and TGA-IR
• Rheometry Instrumentation

Safety/Health/Environment: 

• It is required of the Chemistry Intern to be responsible for his/her own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Adhere to all applicable EH&S regulations and follow appropriate laboratory safety practices.
• Participate as needed in safety audits, incident investigations, PHA/HAZOP studies. Ensure company and statutory EHS standards are maintained, including Responsible Care.
• Complete all assigned and required safety training in a timely manner.

Creating Extraordinary Starts With:

Qualifications:

• Chemistry Degree program
• Completed a minimum of one year of a degree-granting four-year College or University (rising Juniors or Seniors preferred)
• Must be 18 years or older, and be an active undergraduate/graduate in good academic standing.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Eligible for work within the US
• Completion of pre-employment screening requirements of a background check and drug testing