Chemist/Chemical Engineering Intern

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Assist in laboratory research and development by preparing and testing coating samples, maintaining equipment, recording and analyzing data, and supporting team collaboration and reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety Compliance: Strictly follow all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment, including the proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Sample Preparation: Preparing coating samples for testing, including mixing, and applying coatings to various substrates.
• Testing and Analysis: Conduct routine tests on coating samples, such as adhesion, tensile properties, hardness, and record the results.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter test data excel spreadsheet and organize them in logical order.
• Equipment Maintenance: Help maintain laboratory equipment clean and operational.
• Documentation: Record test procedures, results, and observations in lab notebooks.
• Research Support: Provide support for ongoing research projects by gathering information, conducting literature reviews, and summarizing findings.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with R&D scientists and other team members to support laboratory operations and project goals.
• Reporting: Report findings based on test results and research to the R&D scientist.
• Presenting: Prepare a Power Point presentation of the project for the R&D team with your findings and conclusions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Applicant must be a Junior or Senior enrolled in a university, pursuing a 4-year chemistry or chemical engineering degree.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

This internship will run for approximately 8-10 weeks during the summer, beginning in June and concluding in August. The hourly rate for applicants in this position generally ranges between $18 and $23. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.