Materials Laboratory Intern
About The Position
Rubbercraft is seeking a Materials (Rubber) Laboratory Intern who is a student, or a recent graduate undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation of a desired career. This internship provides hands-on experience in material science, quality control, and product development, with exposure to industry-standard testing equipment, regulatory requirements, and lab practices. About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered elastomeric components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With decades of experience supporting mission-critical applications, Rubbercraft specializes in seals, gaskets, molded components, and other highly engineered solutions designed to perform in demanding environments. Internship Details: This internship is expected to run from late September through December, lasting approximately 12–16 weeks at 40 hours per week. Department: Laboratory
Requirements
- Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
- Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize changing situations
- Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and safety protocols
- Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee).
Nice To Haves
- Basic understanding of polymers, elastomers, or rubber materials is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation and testing of rubber samples following established procedures and ASTM/ISO standards.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment
- Provides support to an assigned functional area
- Perform data entry and basic statistical analysis.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
- Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and technicians to troubleshoot material performance issues.
- Learn and support compliance testing related to REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS, Proposition 65, etc. requirements, including sample tracking and data collection.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Benefits
- RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
