Chemistry Intern - Summer 2027

STERIS Corporation•Plymouth, MN

1d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Chemistry Intern will gain hands-on experience in applied chemistry and analytical testing while supporting the Reprocessing Product Development team. The team develops new products and sustains existing products, including cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization chemistries. The intern will execute laboratory tasks and testing activities according to predefined requirements and test protocols, process data, and support the overall development of chemistry products. This is a full-time, onsite summer internship in Plymouth, Minnesota, running May through August 2027. The listed pay range is $20–$25 per hour. STERIS describes itself as a global provider of products and services supporting patient care and infection prevention, and states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Coursework and laboratory experience in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry; successful completion of sophomore-level coursework or above by May 2027.
Fundamental understanding and application of chemistry principles.
Sufficient mathematical and hands-on laboratory skills to handle chemicals and operate equipment safely and accurately, and to collect and analyze data properly.
Previous experience or coursework with general laboratory techniques, including solution preparation, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters, and titrations.
Previous experience or coursework with analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis.
Experience or coursework with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Organizational, communication, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Technical aptitude, attention to detail, ability to communicate well, follow through, and work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

Experience or coursework with statistical or data analysis software such as Minitab or JMP.
Experience or coursework with chromatography, such as HPLC or GC; desirable but not required.
Experience or coursework with spectroscopy and surface/material characterization, such as UV-Vis, FTIR, ICP, or TOC; desirable but not required.
Experience or coursework with formulation chemistry, surfactants, or disinfectant/cleaning chemistries; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist in formulating, preparing, and documenting chemical solutions and prototype formulations to meet company, team, and group goals.
Perform analytical testing and characterization of chemistries and raw materials using laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, pH meters, and titration equipment.
Write test protocols and reports, and maintain laboratory notebooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
Collect and analyze data.
Support stability, material compatibility, and cleaning efficacy studies.
Communicate results and findings.
Work collaboratively on chemistry and product development projects.
Follow laboratory safety practices, SDS requirements, industry standards, and quality system procedures.