Chemistry Intern
About The Position
At doTERRA we encourage all employees to seek out opportunities that will expand their skill set. We strive to help achieve personal career goals by providing opportunities of growth and movement throughout the company. Job Description We are seeking an intern to support our Essential Oil Science Lab. This role is ideal for a current student or recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on experience in essential oil chemistry, natural products research, analytical testing, and laboratory operations. The intern will assist with sample handling, routine lab work, data management, literature review, and general research support under supervision. This position offers practical exposure to scientific processes, instrumentation, and quality evaluation within a professional lab setting.
Requirements
- Current student or recent graduate in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, natural products, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field
- Strong interest in essential oils, botanicals, and laboratory science
- Basic understanding of chemistry lab practices
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work responsibly in a lab environment
- Basic computer skills (e.g., Excel, Word, data entry)
- Previous lab coursework or hands-on bench experience
- Familiarity with chromatography or analytical instrumentation
- Interest in essential oil authenticity, adulteration, and quality testing
- Ability to read and interpret scientific literature
- Ability to stand for extended periods in a laboratory setting
- Ability to safely handle glassware, chemicals, and samples
- Ability to lift light lab materials and supplies
Responsibilities
- Assist with receiving, labeling, and organizing samples
- Prepare samples for analysis, including weighing, dilution, pipetting, and documentation
- Support routine laboratory operations while following standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Assist with GC-MS and other analytical workflows as trained
- Maintain accurate records in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and databases
- Organize chromatograms, analytical results, and reference materials
- Conduct literature searches related to essential oils, natural products, and adulteration
- Support preparation of technical summaries, reports, and presentations
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization within the laboratory
- Track and manage inventory of lab supplies, solvents, and standards
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
