Summer 2027 SAV R&D Co-Op

Kraton • Savannah, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The R&D Co-Op is a development opportunity at Kraton’s Innovation Center in Savannah, Georgia. During the rotation period, the co-op will define and complete one or two large projects, learn about company operations and provide support as needed, and participate in departmental team meetings. The co-op will create and deliver an end-of-semester presentation or report to senior management and executive leadership. The description notes that the listed duties are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline or related field of study.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA.
• Focus on personal and physical safety.
• Commit to completing the rotational program.
• Be able to work off-hours if needed.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook email, and Project.
• Willingness to work with others and maintain a positive attitude in a manufacturing or office setting.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of an academic discipline.
• Effective business communication skills, including oral, written, instructional, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work on cross-functional and/or geographically dispersed teams.
• Personal initiative to complete work without missing deadlines and to communicate and follow up on project and work-assignment status in a timely manner.
• Ability to organize and prioritize project and work tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Project management skills or coursework are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Define and complete 1–2 large projects within the rotation period.
• Gain knowledge of the Company’s operations and provide support as needed.
• Participate in departmental team meetings.
• Create and deliver an end-of-semester presentation or report to senior management and executive leadership.
• Learn and apply knowledge and skills to the performance of the assigned division.
• Research and integrate new ideas into the business.
• Organize and prioritize project and work tasks, meet deadlines, and communicate project status and follow up on assignments in a timely manner.

What This Job Offers

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