Join our Research Intern Talent Community!

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student with a graduation date of December 2026 or later, seeking an innovation-focused internship for Summer 2026? If you're excited by the idea of joining our efforts as we lead innovation in the silicones space —and making a real difference across industries like aerospace, personal care, and more—we want to hear from you. Submit your resume today to express interest in our Research Internship opportunities!

Responsibilities:

Our primary technology internship opportunities are in the bustling town of Pearl River, NY, with potential openings at our Waterford, NY site as well. Each location offers a hands-on experience in a collaborative, supportive team environment that values independence and creativity - perfect for launching your career in Research & Technology.

What you will do:

As a Research Intern, your primary focus will be to support the development, enhancement, or performance investigation of Momentive products. From formulation to new product development, analytical chemistry to quality control, your impact will reach across the site and impact a number of industries worldwide. Curious what you might work on? Below are some of the teams our interns have joined as they launched their career:

• Beauty & Personal Care: Develop and test personal care formulations in a lab, collaborate with various business functions, and analyze data to understand the performance of different raw materials.
• Coatings & Adhesives: Develop and test new coating ingredients, analyze their performance, and present your findings to the technology team.
• Aerospace & Electronic Materials: Formulate silicones for aerospace applications, design and test new formulations, and present your findings to the aerospace technology team.
• …and more!

Why you will love it:

• Engage in impactful projects within the silicones space, contributing to advancements in a multitude of industries
• Gain hands-on experience in areas like formulation, synthesis, and product development as you refine your research skills.
• Collaborate with detail-oriented teams and experienced advisors who value your analytical approach, fostering a supportive and creative environment.
• Enhance not only your technical lab skills but your technical communication skills as you collaborate in and out of the lab to clearly communicate your findings.
• Your curious, methodical nature will make a real difference here. Take the first step and join our community today.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related technical field.

Program Requirements:

• The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
• The candidate is expected to be available to work in person 40 hours a week for 10-12 weeks between May and August.

Process:

By joining our Talent Community, you'll be among the first to hear about our exciting intern program. We will hold a general information session soon to introduce you to the program and answer any questions you may have. Our recruitment process will begin in late August/September. This posting will remain open until the end of July, at which point we will begin reaching out to all interested individuals.

We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you!