2027 Summer Internship - Chemistry - Site Locations
About The Position
Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities for students and recent graduates. This program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. The position may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship for foreign nationals on F-1 visas or those seeking permanent residency. Under close supervision, the intern will provide technical support and guidance for chemistry laboratory and programs at an assigned site. The role involves interacting with laboratory personnel, assisting with daily lab tasks, processing samples, and operating analytical equipment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Chemistry or closely related field; OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Chemistry or closely related field
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Highly accurate and detail oriented
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure
- Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment
- Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English
- Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see
- Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the installation, operation, and maintenance of chemistry lab equipment and duties
- Assisting in performing inspections and collaborating in recommending appropriate improvements to chemistry lab environment
- Helping to install and set-up instruments and equipment
- Operating, maintaining, and monitoring a wide variety of laboratory equipment
- Maintaining current knowledge of chemistry lab policies and procedures
- Performing laboratory duties to support the total operation of the analytical laboratory
- Promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement for the analytical laboratory
- Interacting with personnel at all levels to ensure the timely completion of daily analytical work as well as special requests and department projects
- Preparing and verifying calibration and quality control standards
- Communicating with laboratory customers and assisting with data interpretation, and special requests
- Investigating and implementing new analytical method development
- Maintaining laboratory inventory and contacting vendors for the provision of equipment, supplies, and services
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization
- Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites
- Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
