Summer R&D Intern
About The Position
The summer student will complete the following activities under supervision from the Joliet technical group and/or Innovation: 1. Inventory and review archives Review selected physical files and existing digital folders from Joliet and Toronto labs Identify document types, duplicates, and priority content 2. Digitization and conversion Scan paper documents as needed Convert files into usable formats (e.g., searchable PDF via OCR, and/or other required formats) Apply basic quality checks (legibility, completeness, correct orientation) 3. Upload and organization in Presto Upload documents into Presto following established folder structures and naming conventions Ensure version control and prevent duplication where possible 4. Standardized metadata application Apply consistent metadata fields (e.g., lab/site, date, product/customer where appropriate, report type, author/owner, keywords/tags, confidentiality category if applicable) Follow a defined metadata standard to improve searchability and downstream AI usability 5. Dataset readiness for AI enablement Support the creation of a structured dataset suitable for AI model training and internal retrieval tools by ensuring files are complete, well-labeled, and consistently formatted Document the process and recommendations (standards, workflow improvements, lessons learned)
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university program (e.g., Information Management, Library/Archives, Data/IT, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field) and available to work full-time during the summer term.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standardized processes for file naming, folder structures, and version control.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word) and comfort working within shared network folders.
- Ability to scan, convert, and quality-check documents (legibility, completeness, orientation) with willingness to learn OCR and document conversion tools.
- Demonstrated ability to organize information and apply consistent classification/metadata to improve searchability.
- Capable of handling confidential or sensitive information professionally and in accordance with company requirements.
- Strong communication skills and ability to document progress, issues, and recommendations.
- Reliable, self-directed work habits; able to manage tasks under supervision while meeting deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Inventory and review archives
- Digitization and conversion
- Upload and organization in Presto
- Standardized metadata application
- Dataset readiness for AI enablement
- Communicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
- Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
- Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and procedures
- Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
