Intern (Intern Program)
About The Position
Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG), part of RPM International Inc., unites industry-leading building envelope solutions manufacturers, service providers and trusted brands—including Tremco, Nudura, Dryvit, Willseal, Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada—to deliver comprehensive, integrated building systems. With operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, India and Latin America, Tremco CPG has a global presence supported by regional businesses and distributors who understand local market needs for commercial, industrial and residential construction and restoration projects. GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Executing the predefined Design of Experiment (DoE) for Bio (corn) based Polyol for coating application.
Requirements
- Junior or Senior in college or university; having taken basic chemistry and has completed or in the process of completing polymer chemistry; having some laboratory experience.
- Ability to follow instruction; open to coaching, guidance, and mentorship
- Self-started, ability to work independently
- Collaborative; works well with team
- Manage schedule well.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Teams and Outlook.
Responsibilities
- Perform the formulation of a batch with different polyols and catalyst loading, as well as testing (tensile, elongation, UV, crack bridge, gel time, abrasion resistance, and other applicable tests.
- Support the formulation Scientist with running experiments to evaluate the polyer film performance activities.
- Perform analysis of the experimental data to arrive at conclusions.
- Utilize in-house analytical tools to perform measurements.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to the team.
- Collaborate with chemists across the company for next-generation products.
- Participate in team, departmental and safety meetings.
- Design and conduct research experiments.
- Formulation of experimental samples.
- Prepare lab samples for testing.
- Develop and document test methods.
- Comply with all safety regulations, sound lab techniques and good record keeping.
- Deliver a final presentation of your project work to the R & D group.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
