Analytical Chemistry Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
About the role - you will: · Perform measurements to understand Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and next generation recording failure mechanisms · Assist with sample preparation and routine analytical measurements related to hydrocarbon and organic compound characterization · Support installation, setup, and qualification of new analytical instrument, including performance checks and troubleshooting · Participate in method development and optimization for gas chromatography applications · Perform statistical analysis and data visualization using tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, and R. · Develop and maintain internal tools and workflows that automate ingestion, transformation, and analysis of structured & unstructured data · Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improvements to reports, tools and processes. · Document findings and prepare reports/presentations for internal review · Maintain laboratory organization and follow lab safety protocols
Requirements
- Innovative and self-motivated worker who is driven by curiosity
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reputation for honesty, integrity, showing respect toward others, and effectively collaborating within a diverse team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Hands-on experience with gas chromatography (GC) instrumentation and method development (GCxGC experience preferred) including various sample introduction techniques i.e., liquid injection, thermal desorption, pyrolysis, SPME, etc.
- Experience with liquid sample preparation, standard solutions and dilutions
- Experience analyzing complex mixtures
- Proven proficiency with open-source software and/or scripting (e.g., Python, JMP, R)
- Familiarity with experimental design and data interpretation.
- BS, MS, PhD student pursuing a degree in Chemistry (analytical, organic, or environmental focus), Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field and must be enrolled in Fall 2026 classes.
Responsibilities
- Perform measurements to understand Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and next generation recording failure mechanisms
- Assist with sample preparation and routine analytical measurements related to hydrocarbon and organic compound characterization
- Support installation, setup, and qualification of new analytical instrument, including performance checks and troubleshooting
- Participate in method development and optimization for gas chromatography applications
- Perform statistical analysis and data visualization using tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, and R.
- Develop and maintain internal tools and workflows that automate ingestion, transformation, and analysis of structured & unstructured data
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improvements to reports, tools and processes.
- Document findings and prepare reports/presentations for internal review
- Maintain laboratory organization and follow lab safety protocols
Benefits
- Seagate offers comprehensive benefits to its eligible Interns, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and participation in the employee stock purchase plan.
- Seagate also offers Interns 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.
- The benefits for this position are based on a 24 to 40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ depending on work location and tenure with the Company
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
