Chemist Intern (Fall 2026)

Internship Details

• Project Duration: Up to 12 weeks (Fall 2026) – Late August/September until November.
• Part time or full-time internship depending on availability.
• Hours/Week: Between 20 to 40 hours.
• Salary range: $20-$24 /hour based on experience and academic year.

Internship overview

Are you a student looking for an exciting internship opportunity to kick start your career in a global leading chemical company? We are looking for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team. As a Chemist Intern you will be a part of our R&D team, working to provide assistance and support in developing new products and the day-to day tasks. You will also gain valuable insights and understanding of the full cycle of chemical processes of our company.

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. Wear appropriate PPE, maintain good housekeeping, and comply with company safety, health and environment requirements.
• Safely carry out chemical synthesis under guidance of Research Chemists in laboratory glass apparatus.
• Understand the basic chemistries and applications of polymers and/or organic chemistry in coatings applications.
• Plan and conduct experiments: synthesis, application and characterization.
• Attention to details and accuracy of data.
• Keep good documentation and report test results regularly including appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
• Complete technical summary report and conduct presentation at the end of internship.

Required skills and experience

• Hands-on synthesis experience in an academic and/or industry laboratory environment.
• Basic organic chemistry understanding. Polymer chemistry background is preferred but not required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Self-starter & result driven with passion for meeting and exceeding expectations.

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a BS/MS degree in the Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science or related fields.
• Experience working in a research laboratory setting on a related topic towards the degree requirements (BS/MS). Ideally, synthetic chemistry experience with independent experimental set up knowledge. An appropriate research experience for undergraduates (REU) program completion may also be acceptable.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:    Lab environment with some elements such as noise, dust, fumes, heat, safety hazards, etc. Requires inside and outside work, and some exposure to weather conditions.  Must be able to wear a respirator when required.  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

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