Intern, Home Care (IVTC)-1

Indorama Ventures: Indovinya•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This internship is to support research and development and customer support activities within the Home Care application team. The intern will work alongside experienced scientists and chemists to support laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and technical documentation related to surfactants, specialty chemicals, and home care applications. This internship is designed to provide hands on industrial R&D experience in a collaborative lab environment while supporting active innovation and customer projects.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related technical discipline
Completed at least sophomore‑level coursework
Basic laboratory experience through coursework, internships, or research
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Ability to work both independently and as part of a technical team
Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA

Nice To Haves

Prior lab or internship experience in chemistry or chemical engineering
Familiarity with surfactants, polymers, emulsions, or formulation
Experience with Excel, data analysis, or technical report writing
Interest in industrial applications and applied research

Responsibilities

Support laboratory experimentation related to surfactants, specialty chemicals, and formulated systems
Assist with preparation, execution, and documentation of laboratory tests and screening studies
Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data; summarize results in tables and figures
Support formulation development, stability testing, and property characterization
Prepare technical summaries, presentations, and internal reports under guidance of senior scientists
Maintain safe laboratory practices and comply with all EHS policies and procedures
Assist with literature searches, benchmarking, and technical data reviews as needed