Laboratory and Engineering Intern | Spring and Summer 2026
About The Position
The Laboratory & Engineering Intern role is a paid internship designed for currently enrolled engineering students seeking hands‑on experience in an industrial laboratory and manufacturing environment. This internship is structured as a learning‑focused development opportunity that complements academic coursework by providing real‑world exposure to laboratory testing, engineering support activities, and industrial safety practices. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals in a regulated, safety‑focused industrial setting. This role is intended to begin part‑time during the Spring term, with the intent to transition to a full‑time internship during the Summer, based on performance and business needs.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
- Ability to work safely in a laboratory and industrial manufacturing environment
- Strong attention to detail and interest in hands‑on technical work
- Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to apply math, logic, and engineering principles to real‑world problems
- Ability to follow procedures and accurately document work
- Basic computer proficiency
- Interest in the specialty chemicals or industrial manufacturing industry
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine and non‑routine laboratory testing using approved instruments and procedures
- Collect, prepare, process, and store catalyst and laboratory samples
- Calculate, document, and report test results using computer‑based systems
- Support operation of pilot reactors and laboratory equipment when trained and authorized
- Generate routine laboratory and experimental reports
- Assist with identifying and troubleshooting laboratory equipment issues
- Maintain laboratory equipment and a clean, organized work environment
- Follow proper waste handling, disposal, and recycling procedures
- Comply with all safety, health, and environmental requirements and use required PPE
- Utilize standard software systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and LIMS
- Learn how laboratory data and engineering support activities contribute to safe, reliable chemical operations
- During the final month of the internship, you will prepare and deliver a presentation to leadership and local HR highlighting the projects you worked on, key skills and learnings, mentors you partnered with, and individuals you shadowed throughout the program
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Academic-centric work flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
