R&D Fall Co-op

Specialty Granules•Hagerstown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Specialty Granules (SGI) is a leading force in the roofing, aggregate, and agricultural materials industry, with a state-of-the-art research and development department focused on new products, innovative ideas, service work, and regular testing. SGI is seeking a candidate for an R&D co-op position for the Fall of 2026 to work in the Roofing and Analytical Laboratories. These labs utilize instrumentation to collect high-quality data for problem-solving, new product development, and standardized testing. This internship opportunity provides a real-world learning environment with experienced SGI professionals, including a mentor for coaching and understanding SGI and work responsibilities. The position offers competitive pay and potential eligibility for a temporary living allowance.

Requirements

Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (preferred), Chemical Engineering (preferred), Engineering, or Materials Science
Minimum 2.8 GPA
At least sophomore standing
Comfortable performing basic mathematical operations that are essential for chemistry applications (e.g. stoichiometry, determining the amount of moles of substance in a sample, solution making, etc.)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)
Problem solving, project management, collaboration and communication skills
Must have ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports
Proficient with office productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite and Google (G-Suite)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with analytical methods of chemical quantification in either a lab or class setting

Responsibilities

Assistance in creating and or optimizing new inorganic coating technology
Prepare samples for analytical testing with a variety of sample preparation devices
Use techniques including microscopy, titrations, color readings, total solar reflectivity, and others
Conduct problem-solving and troubleshooting investigations to assure root causes are identified and countermeasures and prevention are fully implemented
Exporting, analyzing and organizing data