Applications Scientist Intern

Xampla LTD • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Xampla is seeking an Applications Scientist Intern to join the team for a 8-10 week full time paid internship. This internship is an exciting opportunity to work within the Xampla R D Applications team, with a particular focus on sustainable coating technology. Our coating platform, made from plant proteins, offers biodegradable, recyclable and plastic-free solutions for fibre based packaging applications, such as flexible packaging, cups and takeaway boxes. We are looking for someone to bring their skills and can-do attitude to customer projects by applying coatings to a variety of paper/board substrates and testing their performance, as well as contributing to R D projects. This hands-on role will provide valuable experience in sustainable materials, packaging and industry-driven research.

Requirements

• Experience in a lab setting (essential)
• A strong interest in sustainability, plant-based materials and other plastic-free technologies especially in the field of packaging and related coatings (familiarity with heat sealing/barrier testing is desirable but not essential)
• Experience in materials science, chemistry, biochemistry or a related field
• Experience of following SOPs and experimental plans closely, following hygiene procedures and understanding quality control procedures to produce quality products for our customers
• A passion for applied R D
• An enthusiasm for Xampla's mission of addressing plastic pollution, an interest in sustainability, and a scientific curiosity
• An individual with a can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Producing various coated samples using Xampla's proprietary plant-based coatings
• Conducting and evaluating the performance of coated substrates, such as heat sealing and barrier testing e.g. water/grease resistance, vs customer specifications
• Providing excellent operational and technical support across a range of laboratory and/or manufacturing processes
• Assisting in keeping the lab clean and performing and maintaining other quality control measures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern