Chemistry / Chemical Engineering Co-op

Adiabatic Materials • Somerville, MA

2d • $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry undergraduate student for a ~6-month co-op internship to support the development and scale-up of our electrochemical synthesis platform.
You’ll work closely with our technical team to help run experiments, build and modify lab setups, collect and analyze data, and contribute to the early development of scalable chemical processes.
This is an ideal role for someone proactive and independent who enjoys hands-on lab work, and solving tough engineering and scientific problems.

Requirements

• Undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• Ability to commit to a roughly 6-month co-op internship (Summer to Dec)
• Interest in chemical process development, electrochemistry, or organic synthesis
• Experience working in a chemistry lab environment

Nice To Haves

• Prior lab or research experience
• Familiarity with basic analytical techniques (NMR, GC, HPLC, etc.)
• Experience with fluid systems, pumps, tubing, or small reactors
• Exposure to electrochemistry or flow chemistry
• Curious and eager to learn new concepts quickly
• Enjoys building and troubleshooting real systems
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and careful in experimental work
• Team player who enjoys collaborating with scientists and engineers

Responsibilities

• Experimental Support: Assist in running electrochemical and chemical synthesis experiments, preparing reagents, and collecting experimental data.
• Lab & Rig Setup: Help assemble and modify experimental setups, including pumps, tubing, reactors, and electrochemical cells.
• Process Development: Support testing campaigns to evaluate reaction performance, stability, and reproducibility.
• Data Analysis & Documentation: Record results, organize experimental data, and help analyze trends to inform process improvements.
• General Lab Operations: Assist with lab organization, inventory, and safety practices within the Greentown Labs startup ecosystem.

What This Job Offers

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