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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.