QC Lab Intern
WHAT WE OFFER
Covestro recognizes that science plays an integral part in everyday life and encourages all employees to make a difference through daily contributions to our organization’s mission.
Covestro seeks dynamic individuals ready to help shape the future by confronting new challenges, embracing new experiences and taking on increasing responsibilities. The Covestro location in Frankfort, Indiana produces large scale waterborne acrylic emulsions for the use in coatings and adhesives. As a QC Lab Intern within Covestro, you will be responsible for a wide range of lab activities to support day to day and ongoing projects. Candidates must be available for a 3-month assignment during the Summer of 2025 (late May to early August).
Responsibilities:
- Polymer emulsion QC testing including but not limited to GC, viscometer, pH, solids, and particle size
- Calibration and verification of lab equipment
- Data and record keeping
- Abide by laboratory safety procedures and protocols
- Interns will work under general supervision but with a high degree of independence once trained
Related to this position, Covestro offers:
- A global working environment with the opportunity to assist in developing process improvements and creatively solving process-related problems for Covestro's chemical plants in the U.S
- A focused effort on improving lives through our efforts in assisting in the design of unit operations and work on projects to improve plant reliability, safety, compliance with environmental requirements, and profitability
WHAT YOU OFFER
Your Qualifications
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a major in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or other related field of science
- Completion of Freshman year
- Overall GPA of 3.0
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of sophomore year preferred
- Previous lab experience is a plus
- Experience with and knowledge about basic chemistry and safe work habits in a laboratory environment
- Demonstrated PC skills and ability to work within Microsoft Office programs
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills