Co-Op Student - Research & Development

Indium Corporation•Clinton, NY

11d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Co-op Student is responsible for performing project work under the direction of a member of Indium Corporation’s Research and Development team. This role involves assisting with laboratory operations, conducting experiments, performing data analysis, and conducting research on new technologies.

Requirements

Sophomore year (or greater) student pursuing an applied science Bachelor’s degree program in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field
Possesses an understanding of chemical laboratory operations obtained through having worked at least 1 year in a chemical laboratory, including experience with handling hazardous materials
Proficiency with Microsoft office-Word, Excel and Power Point for database management
A team player able to develop effective working relationships, and who demonstrates sound and mature judgment in interpersonal communications

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in formulating, and organic or polymer synthesis preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Open and timely communicate with supervisor, materials coordinator, and R and D administrator, as well as the scientific staff including scientists, engineers, technicians within R and D and other relative departments
Clean and distribute glassware and relative containers
Manage and perform testing using analytical equipment
Conduct formulating experiment based on organic chemicals with metal powders on different scales
Understand basic principle of formulation and functionalities of chemical ingredients in the formulation
Monitor daily operation of the labs as applicable, including but not limited to maintenance of laboratory equipment, setting up and operating units in chemistry and test laboratories under the guidance of respective scientists/engineers
Record data and conduct preliminary analysis from experiments conducted in laboratories / analysis equipment
Assist in planning experiments, working closely with Scientists / Engineers, including assisting in analysis of results obtained from test experiment
Perform Patent and literature research for new technology
Set up units in the laboratory, monitor experiments under the guidance of scientists or engineers and gather relevant data for analysis
May conduct routine maintenance of the lab itself, associated lab, waste management as well as complete standard procurement requirements
Document procedures for texting of fixtures, assemblies and instrumentation
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned