R&D Intern | St. Paul, MN

H.B. Fuller•Saint Paul, MN

6d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www. hbfuller.com . What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program: You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more. The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path. Location: St. Paul, MN Our Internship Experience includes: 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. Position Overview: This R&D internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives across multiple business units within a dynamic and innovative organization. Interns will support product development by evaluating raw materials, conducting performance testing, and assisting in formulation work involving adhesives, coatings, and other technologies. The role provides exposure to industrial processes, sustainability initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving in both laboratory and manufacturing environments. Final placement will be determined based on business needs and intern interests.

Requirements

Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field
Minimum rising junior or senior standing
Familiarity with laboratory environments and basic scientific principles
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lab setting

Responsibilities

Conduct lab-based experiments to evaluate material and product performance
Analyze raw materials and interpret their impact on formulation outcomes
Prepare and test samples using standard and custom test methods
Collaborate with team members to refine formulations and meet performance targets
Document findings using data analysis tools such as Excel
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace in lab and production settings
Participate in scouting and synthesizing new materials for product innovation