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Summer Intern- Chemical Sciences

ABOUT US:

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide. 

JOB SUMMARY:

A summer internship at Afton Chemical will give a student exposure to our professional work environment and provide a learning experience where you can practically apply knowledge that has been gained in the classroom. With functional areas in chemistry and engineering, Afton recruits top students from all over the world. The project seeks to expand methodology around corrosion of metals using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of steel substrates on the presence and absence of water and how lubricant components interact in these environments. This project will build upon our prior knowledge in EIS for copper corrosion for driveline applications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Rising Sophomore or Junior
  • Studying Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, ideally with a focus on mathematics
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Willingness to collaborate and network to problem solve
  • Organized with the ability to prioritize effectively
  • Strong analytical skills

Working at Afton:

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.