R and D Laboratory Intern
Our Specialty Minerals Inc. division currently has an opening for a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering student level summer-internship at our Bethlehem, PA USA research laboratory.
Primary Duties
- Construct and execute lab-scale experimental designs and plans to synthesize prototypes and test for feasibility in application, utilizing the Scientific Method.
- Test/characterize products, analyze data statistically for meaning and conclusions from hypotheses.
- Experience with precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), and inorganic precipitation reactions in general.
- Identify improvement opportunities to help meet product, process, and/or applications requirements.
- The intern will have a senior-level onsite Scientist as a mentor.
OE/Lean
- Understands and/or actively participates in the implementation of sustainable improvement processes, such as 5S, Kaizen, Daily Management Control, Standard Work and Problem Solving.