R&D Intern - New Product Development
Calgon Carbon Corporation is currently looking for a dynamic, motivated college student for our 2026 Internship program which is scheduled to begin on June 1, 2026.
Position: R&D Intern – New Product Development
Location: Headquarters – Moon Township, PA
Hours of work: Full-time position with hours generally Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Perks: Competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, fun events, network with professionals learning & development opportunities.
Overview
Our internship program provides real-world experience enabling future professionals the ability to apply what they are learning in school, to applicable situations in a career field they are pursuing. This internship program helps interns gain additional skills that can be applied to future jobs.
Some of the focus areas that the intern will be working on include Safety and Compliance. Safety is always first. We ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulations via various training. Interns will gain hands-on experience in carbon testing and characterization and new product development. Interns will document research methods and results, conduct data analysis, summarize key findings, and present them to technical team and management.
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):
- Laboratory work and testing
- Data collection and analysis
- Literature study
- Meetings and discussions
- Presentation preparation and delivery
- Safety and carbon trainings
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics
- Punctual, reliable, detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change
- Self-motivated and able to acquire new skills quickly
- Skilled in analyzing problems in a systematic and timely manner
- Ability to look for creative ways in offering new approaches
- Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking
Relevant Fields of Study - Working towards a bachelor’s degree or higher in:
- Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Qualifications
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the US
- Candidates must be willing to comply with pre-employment testing
More about Calgon Carbon, A Kuraray Company
We are a company of scientific innovators with over 205 patents. For over 75 years, we’ve been innovating solutions to the world’s emerging challenges. Since creating the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, Calgon Carbon has been a pioneer in developing advanced products, systems and services for air and water purification. Calgon Carbon’s product portfolio now encompasses more than 700 direct market applications.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,350 people and operates 20 manufacturing, reactivation, innovation and equipment fabrication facilities in the U.S., Asia, and in Europe, where Calgon Carbon is known as Chemviron.
Calgon Carbon was acquired by Kuraray in March of 2018. With complementary products and services, the combined organization will continue to focus on providing the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon and filtration media products, equipment, and services to meet customer needs anywhere in the world.
Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran