R&D Intern

Quaker HoughtonNorristown, PA

About The Position

The co-op intern will focus on learning and help in physical and chemical characterization as well as synthesis of chemical samples to support strategic projects in multiple QH product lines. The position resides in the Quaker Houghton Exploratory Synthesis group. At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Requirements

  • Second- or third-year student majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering.
  • Successful completion of organic chemistry lab at the collegiate level is required.

Nice To Haves

  • majoring in chemistry

Responsibilities

  • Run chemical syntheses utilizing condensation, polymerization, or catalytic hydrosilylation techniques.
  • Purify reaction products using various chromatographic techniques.
  • Characterize products using TLC, NMR, FTIR, and other techniques as needed. Collaborate with Analytical Research group as needed.
  • Report technical results at biweekly group meetings as requested; present a final presentation on internship project at the end of the summer.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
  • Paid time off for volunteerism
  • Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
  • Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
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