Chemistry Intern

The Chemistry Intern in the Process Technology department will work with the Lead Chemists assigned to the laboratory for the Pilot Plant. 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