Lab Intern, R&D Functional Materials/Polymer
About The Position
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter Sun Chemical, the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, has intern opportunities at the Daniel J. Carlick Technical Center in Carlstadt, NJ. At the North American R&D laboratory for Sun Chemical ink and coating operations, there are a variety of product development and support labs in which the student will experience elements of design, manufacture and performance testing related to industrial chemical products and processes.
Requirements
- Has taken at least one course in Organic Chemistry
- Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to grow skills
- Is able to perform work under general to moderate supervision
- Strong fundamental knowledge in chemistry and chemical laboratory practices
- Able to quickly learn new methods and procedures
- Can communicate results effectively through verbal or written summaries
- Detail oriented experimentalist with good computer skills
- Is able to maintain lab safety policies and procedures
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to working with variety of project teams
- Ability to work 37.5 hrs/ week (Monday to Thursday)
Responsibilities
- Assist development and support staff in carrying out a variety of lab experimentations involving formulation and processing of new ink products, chemical/physical testing of inks, raw materials and printed products.
Benefits
- This co-op position is eligible for 401(k) participation with employer matching contributions.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits are not included.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
