Chemistry Intern (Pocatello, ID)

Simplot • Pocatello, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture. This position will contribute to the company’s efficiency, profits, growth and environmental compliance, by providing assistance to the various production facilities. Chemistry knowledge and principles are applied to assist with process optimization and new product development support at the operating production plants.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an Academic Chemistry program from a nationally accredited educational facility/university.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel required.
• Candidate must also be able to stand for extended periods of time and occasionally be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Candidate must be willing to learn process operation and work in a process lab setting.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a junior or above in credit standing who will work in conjunction with pursuit of chemistry degree and/or will return to school at the completion of the internship/coop.

Responsibilities

• Time management for efficient project completion.
• Development of communication skills, written and verbal.
• Performs bench testing, assimilates and calculates obtained data, and produces meaningful final reports to provide information for engineering supervisors.
• Analyzes the quality of fertilizer products, raw materials, and intermediate process streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, calculating and passing off on data taken from samples.
• Cleans, calibrates, and repairs process testing equipment to insure accurate measurements and operation for laboratory testing. Keeps work area clean, safe and organized by cleaning glassware, counters and surfaces. Makes minor repairs to lab equipment as necessary.
• Prepares chemical solutions for use as standards, reagents for quality control or solutions for processing experiments following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern