Intern, Thermal Application Scientist

Waters Corporation • New Castle, DE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Waters Corporation is always looking to hire outstanding future talent for our company. The TA Instruments R&D team is looking to hire a Thermal Application Scientist Intern out of our New Castle, DE site. This internship is a phenomenal opportunity to gain real-world experience while working at the world's leading specialty measurement company. This internship will last approximately 10-12 weeks, and the program will commence in the summer of 2026.
Join TA Instruments’ R&D team and contribute to the development of next‑generation thermal analysis capabilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll run DSC experiments, generate high‑quality datasets, and work closely with materials scientists and data scientists to support new analysis algorithms. Your work will directly contribute to advancing the tools and technologies relied on by researchers and engineers worldwide.
At Waters, we view the internship program as a mutually beneficial opportunity designed to equip students with real world experience, while learning from industry leaders in their functional area of choice. Our goal is that an internship at Waters will enable you to build your network as an early career professional, fast tracking your future career prospects and setting you up for success in the job market. A few key attributes we are seeking in intern candidates include:
Curiosity: Individuals across the organization are passionate about working with and developing students who have a passion for their subject area and a knack for problem solving.
Courage: We admire individuals who challenge the status quo, take on leadership roles, and embrace challenges outside their comfort zones.
Compassion: We expect our team members to embody empathy in their work, fostering ethical professionalism, collaboration, active listening, and a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with scientific instrumentation.
• Coursework or hands-on experience in thermal analysis (DSC preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols.
• Interest in data analysis, algorithm development, or data-driven materials science.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, MATLAB) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute DSC experiments on diverse material types using established test methods to generate high-quality, reproducible thermal analysis data.
• Document experimental methods, sample preparation, and metadata to ensure data traceability and usability.
• Analyze and interpret DSC results to support downstream data science workflows.
• Assist in evaluating new analysis algorithms by applying them to experimental datasets and providing technical feedback.
• Collaborate with data science and R&D teams to structure, label, and validate experimental datasets for algorithm development and testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees