Laboratory Summer Intern

ERCO Worldwide • Nekoosa, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

ERCO Worldwide’s Port Edwards Plant is seeking a self-motivated, safety-conscious Laboratory Summer Intern for Summer 2027. The intern will perform sampling, standard testing, measuring, recording, and results entry, providing technical support to help the laboratory function effectively while following procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The role includes quality control analysis of final products and in-process liquors; collecting samples for external testing; occasionally supervising barge loading; entering test results and preparing Certificates of Analysis when needed; maintaining and calibrating sampling, analytical, and monitoring equipment; analyzing utility water and adding treatment chemicals to cooling towers and boilers; analyzing outflow environmental samples for discharge permits; and preparing reagents for laboratory and operator test stations. The intern will also perform other laboratory-support tasks as directed by the Supervisor and laboratory staff.

This is a temporary, contract position scheduled for May through August 2027, working 40 hours per week on-site at 101 Highway 73 South, Nekoosa, Wisconsin. The hourly rate is $21–$25.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Strong understanding of OSHA and SDS.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment, and materials.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of chemical testing and analyses, including preparation of materials, equipment, and samples.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment for standard chemical, biological, and physical testing.

Nice To Haves

• Third- or fourth-year student currently enrolled in the degree program.
• At least one year of laboratory-based chemistry experience.
• Previous work in an industrial laboratory.
• Strong health and safety mindset.
• Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and team-building skills.
• Focused, results-driven, transparent, and articulate.
• Drives continuous improvement.
• Resilient and able to adapt to changing environments and technology.
• Proactive, takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, and inspirational.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control analysis of final products and in-process liquors according to company procedures and safety protocols.
• Collect samples for external testing.
• Occasionally supervise barge loading.
• Enter test results and create Certificates of Analysis when needed.
• Maintain sampling, analytical, and monitoring equipment and ensure it is within calibration.
• Perform routine utility-water analysis and add treatment chemicals to cooling towers and boilers.
• Analyze outflow environmental samples for discharge permits.
• Prepare reagents for laboratory and operator test stations.
• Perform additional tasks supporting laboratory operations as directed by the Supervisor and laboratory staff.

Benefits

• Access to ERCO University training courses and learning and development resources.
• Assistance and encouragement to take courses and attend conferences to further knowledge and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern