Lab Technician Intern

WORTHINGTON STEEL • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an in person part-time student laboratory technician position performing material testing on flat rolled steel products in support of production certifications, product development, investigative efforts, and reverse engineering of products. This position has led to full-time employment opportunities for multiple students upon completion of their degrees. We have opportunities for year-round technicians in the Columbus area to work 15-20 hours during the school year and up to 35-40 hours possible during the summer and winter breaks. Flexible scheduling around classes during the school year.

Requirements

• Current student actively pursuing a B.S. in Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering preferred).
• Expected graduation of Spring 2027 or later is ideal.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Above-average analytical ability and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Personable, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform metallurgical tests specified by the Technical Service Managers and production Quality Control.
• Mechanical property testing
• Metallographic testing
• Spectrometric chemical analyses
• Responsible for data integrity and shipment certifications.
• Complete investigative projects assigned by the metallurgical engineering staff pertaining to flat rolled steel products and processes (i.e. DOE, data collection, testing, analyses, reporting).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern