Organic Chemistry Scientist/Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Seagate Technology • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Organic Chemistry Scientist/Engineer Intern will join Seagate’s R&D Materials Science Lab in Longmont, a materials and chemicals analysis hub supporting materials-science challenges for the Drive Design Center. The lab collaborates with Product Design Engineering, Head and Media Factories, Supplier Quality Engineering, and Seagate’s worldwide materials science community. Its analytical capabilities include multiple GC-MS techniques, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Raman, and surface analysis techniques.

The intern will support routine organic laboratory work, maintain a safe and organized lab, document procedures and results, validate glassware cleanliness, and prepare and analyze GC standard curves. The role will also support commissioning of a new Organic Disc Extractor through setup, documentation, and preliminary testing. The position is based at Seagate’s Longmont product-design campus. The estimated base wage is $22.00–$35.00 per hour. Eligible interns receive benefits that may include medical, dental, vision, employee stock purchase plan participation, 12 paid holidays, and at least 48 hours of paid sick leave; benefits depend on schedule, work location, and tenure.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, and returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Hands-on experience with gas chromatography and some instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience writing engineering reports and giving presentations.
• Strong interest in organic chemistry and materials science, with curiosity about solving problems and exploring solutions.
• Able to collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and mentors, work independently with initiative and attention to detail, and manage time effectively.
• Willing to ask questions and seek guidance while demonstrating curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and open to learning new techniques and tools in a dynamic laboratory setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as Thermal Desorption, Raman, FTIR, TGA, and DSC.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine organic laboratory tasks, including sample preparation, chemical handling, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory in accordance with safety and quality protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experiments and improve laboratory workflows.
• Document experimental procedures and results accurately for internal reporting and knowledge sharing.
• Perform glassware cleanliness validations to ensure laboratory equipment meets analytical standards.
• Prepare and analyze GC standard curves, including creating calibration standards and interpreting results.
• Support commissioning of a new Organic Disc Extractor, including setup, documentation, and preliminary testing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible interns.
• Dental insurance for eligible interns.
• Vision insurance for eligible interns.
• Participation in the employee stock purchase plan for eligible interns.
• 12 paid holidays.
• A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.
• On-site cafeteria, fitness center, and campus sporting and recreational activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern