Lab Technician Intern

Minerals Technologies • Easton, PA

80d

About The Position

Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) is a leading, technology-driven specialty minerals company that develops, produces, and markets a broad range of mineral and mineral-based products, related systems and services. MTI serves a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including household and personal care, paper, foundry, steel, construction and environmental solutions around the world. The company reported global sales of $2.1 billion in 2022. MTI focuses on two major segments – Consumer & Specialties and Engineered Solutions. Our Consumer & Specialities segment offers technologically enhanced products to consumer-driven end markets plus specialty additives that become functional components in a variety of consumer and industrial goods. This segment includes our Household & Personal Care and Specialty Additives product lines. The Household & Personal Care product line provides mineral-to-market products that serve consumer-oriented end markets including Pet Care, Personal Care, Fabric Care, Edible Oil, and Renewable Fuel Purification. Our Specialty Additives product line provides mineral-based technologies serving Paper, Packaging, Sealants & Adhesives, Paint & Coatings, Ceramics, Plastics, Food & Pharmaceutical markets. Our Engineered Solutions segment offers advanced process technologies and solutions that are designed to improve our customers’ manufacturing processes and projects. This segment includes our High-Temperature Technologies and Environmental & Infrastructure product lines. Our High-Temperature Technologies product line offers specially-formulated blends and technologies primarily for Foundry and Steelmaking industries. Our Environmental & Infrastructure product line provides waterproofing, water purification, remediation and other fluid management technologies for critical projects for Remediation, Water Purification, and Infrastructure. MTI provides a business environment and promotes a culture that encourages all employees to contribute to our success. We have long been committed to the recruitment and advancement of the most talented and qualified people. We recognize that MTI’s ability to provide the highest caliber of products and services is enhanced by a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities and countries in which we work. Are you looking to join a fast-paced, collaborative team in a global manufacturing organization? You will have an opportunity to work with an experienced group of professionals that will not only provide you with challenging work but will mentor and encourage you to learn and grow. If you are a student looking for a challenging work experience, consider this paid internship opportunity! You will not only have the chance to gain experience in your chosen career field, but also gain an invaluable overview of our career opportunities and diversified product lines. Plus, you will have an opportunity to learn the business fundamentals and contribute a fresh, new perspective to us. In addition to practical work experience, our internship programs include various activities all intended to enhance your personal and professional development. We are interested in candidates who are highly motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills, recognized leadership experience and outstanding academic records. Generally, undergraduate students selected for the program have completed their sophomore year. Summer internships are typically 11 weeks in length but can vary.

Requirements

• College Level Math Skills
• Advanced Computer Skills: Ability to utilize the programs encompassed within the Microsoft Office Suite and operate various computer programs
• Full Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, and write fluently and accurately in English on all levels pertinent to professional needs
• High Reasoning: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where there is only limited standardization
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions that may be provided in various forms
• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires
• Ability to work independently and/or part of a team
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner
• Must have the ability to climb multiple flights of stairs, work at various heights above the ground, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, twist, lift, climb, push and pull to evaluate equipment in a production environment
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to safely use tools to operate and perform maintenance on laboratory equipment
• Electrical Aptitude: Ability to safely work around electrical components of laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test samples
• Accurately record data
• Maintain laboratory good housekeeping
• Repair & maintain laboratory test equipment

Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity
• Opportunity to gain experience in chosen career field
• Invaluable overview of career opportunities and diversified product lines
• Activities intended to enhance personal and professional development

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees