Research and Development Co-Op

Entegris•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Our site in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Research and Development Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2027 season. This assignment is intended to be 6 months in duration. In this role, the co-op will assist the R&D team in documenting both historical data and new data we are collecting. They will have an opportunity to learn basic experimental design and documentation of results for development of new purification medias.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document and analyze test results.
Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly summarize and present technical findings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a laboratory or manufacturing environment.
Must be a currently enrolled student
Available to work 40 hours a week, M-F (8a-5p) beginning in January through June
Must be familiar with the university’s requirements to participate in a co-op program

Nice To Haves

Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Related Science/Engineering field
Graduation date of spring 2027 or later

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the process and ensure the validity of results
Review test information to summarize media quality
Performance using pre-existing qualification data
Review and update all current documents to meet the new standard templates
Document the final test procedure for seamless transfer to the QA laboratories