Research and Development Co-Op Student

Job Title:                     Research and Development (R & D) Co-Op Student

Department:            Research and Development

Reports To:                Director, Research and Development  

COMPANY PROFILE:

Novagard is certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), and a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

Novagard designs and manufactures silicone sealants, coating, lubricants, and foam for the electronics, transportation/automotive, manufacturing, industrial, construction, medical, aerospace, and military markets.

Novagard has expanded and developed distinctive product lines for over 25 years with customers through North America, Europe and Asia. 

Novagard is an ISO certified 9001:2015 (QMS with Design) and IATF 16949:2016 (WMS with Design), our products meet the highest standard. 

SUMMARY 

The intern will support the Research and Development team by successfully delivering on their assigned responsibilities while making a substantial contribution to the R & D Department ROI.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure strict adherence to health and safety protocols during all projects and activities.  Identify and address any safety concerns or potential hazards within the laboratory processes.
• Perform testing, experimentation, and validation to support product design and development, working independently.
• Discusses unusual phenomena and expresses opinions to mentor. Utilizes innovative approaches to solve problems. Develops new techniques and procedures.
• Maintains laboratory notebook (or computer files), including equipment and conditions used, specific details concerning experiments, observations, results obtained, conclusions, etc.
• Contribute to design solution activity through utilization of previously learned skills with design of experiments, simulation tools, fundamental principles, and experienced mentorship from seasoned R&D Team.
• Communicates effectively, orally or in writing with a variety of professionals, peers, and service providers. Gives oral presentations concerning research activities as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Knowledge of related engineering discipline functional and technical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Access
• Good writing skills and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Full-time student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (ACS accredited program or Chemical Engineering).

Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS 

• Strong analytical skills; possess the ability to work through technical issues.
• Action Orientation
• Functional and Technical Skills
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Learning Agility
• Integrity and Trust 
• Peer Relationships

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Functional departments that intern will interface with frequently is our Marketing, Engineering and Quality Departments.   

Contact: Toni Brewer, Sr. Human Resources Manager 

EEO Statement 

Novagard Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military and/or veteran status, genetic information, or on any basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.  Novagard Solutions will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or religious needs unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Novagard Solutions.