RD&I Intern
Position Summary:
The 10-12 week R&D summer internship program provides an opportunity for students to work closely with senior chemists in order to improve technical skills while being given a developmental opportunity in a chemical industrial setting. Interns will be given the opportunity to take ownership of an assigned project by performing, analyzing and presenting experiments targeted towards high performance coatings, linings and fireproofing products.
Qualifications:
Qualified interns should be pursuing a BS or MS degree in chemistry, biology, chemical engineering or other closely related majors. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, teamwork and time management skills are essential.
*Student must have housing arrangements in or near St. Louis for the summer, as housing allowance is not provided
Primary responsibilities:
• Become proficient in laboratory experiments by using laboratory instruments, equipment and following established testing procedures
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, data analysis, maintenance, and when necessary, appropriate disposal
• Design and conduct experiments with mentorship guidance within a defined project
• Draw sound scientific conclusions based on data analysis
• Present project reviews before colleagues, senior executives and business leaders
• Interns are expected to always operate in a safe and efficient manner
About the Company:
Carboline is a global manufacturer of coatings, linings, and fireproofing products. We are continuously looking to expand our organization with the right people who have an entrepreneurial mind-set, are self-motivated, competitive and have a winner's attitude. We believe that people are our greatest asset. In order to be the best, we must hire the best. Carboline has been named in the Top St. Louis Work Places for the last 6 consecutive years and we want to show you why our employees continue to nominate us for that award!