MMP Quality Lab Co-Op

Novelis Global R&T • Spokane Valley, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Novelis Molten Metal Processing Quality Laboratory, located in Spokane, has an opportunity to participate in our summer 2027 Co-Op program. The team is seeking a Quality Lab Co-Op to join the team for approximately 6-8 months. This role will report to the Quality Lab Manager and will support day-to-day laboratory testing, sample preparation, analytical verification, and materials characterization activities that help Novelis maintain strong melt-quality control, reliable plant support, and consistent laboratory service.

Requirements

• A junior or senior pursuing an engineering or science degree, preferably in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Basic laboratory skills with safe work habits and good data-organization discipline.
• Interest in laboratory testing, aluminum processing, or materials characterization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, follow written procedures, and communicate clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment, especially sample preparation, metallography, chemistry, microscopy, or analytical testing.
• Experience working with standard procedures and test records.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety by following Novelis safety rules, laboratory practices, chemical-handling requirements, and equipment operating procedures.
• Support routine Quality Lab testing and characterization requests. This may include working with molten aluminum, ceramics and metals, chemicals, and power tools.
• Prepare (cut/grind/polish) and organize samples for metallography and testing work.
• Assist with optical microscopy and SEM/EDS metallographic examinations, and use of other lab equipment such as OES, XRD, DSC, etc.
• Maintain organized test records, sample tracking, analytical results, and data summaries to support reporting and timely turnaround of laboratory requests.
• Communicate progress, observations, and issues clearly with Quality Lab personnel and technical staff.

Benefits

• Combined housing and relocation stipend for out of state interns or interns outside an extended radius for select positions
• Competitive pay

What This Job Offers

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