R&D Applications Chemist Intern

ACS Foundation; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. invites applications for a 12-month full-time R&D Applications Chemist Intern based in Mulgrave, Victoria.

You will apply your chemistry coursework to focused hands-on projects and gain knowledge about Agilent's products and industry as you contribute to new consumables testing for spectroscopy. You will work with analytical chemists and spectroscopists, conduct lab work safely, document results, operate ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and prepare technical summaries and

Qualifications

• Completion of junior year in a 4-year university.
• Enrolled in a BSc or MSc in Analytical Chemistry with at least 3 years of coursework remaining.
• Lab experience through coursework is a strong plus.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab work following EHS regulations and use PPE.
• Document experimental work and maintain electronic notebooks.
• Operate ICP-OES and ICP-MS, process data and summarize results.
• Prepare presentations, reports and summaries; discuss progress to meet milestones.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry

Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available atwww.agilent.com.

About the Role

As an Intern, you will apply your chemistry coursework to a variety of focused hands‑on projects. At the same time, you will gain and apply knowledge about Agilent's industry, infrastructure and products in your assignment. This is developing real world experience in a company that is a leader in the markets it serves. This is a 12 month full time internship, located in Mulgrave Victoria.

As an R&D Application Chemist Intern in the Chemistries and Supplies Division, you will work with other analytical chemists to help develop and test various new consumables used in spectroscopy. In this role you will use your classroom training in general chemistry, lab experience, and scientific discipline to help ensure that new products meet their requirements and are fit for their intended use. You will work closely with experienced spectroscopists within Agilent's new product development process as follows:

• Conduct lab work in a safe working environment, following all EHS regulations, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Properly document experimental work to allow the efficient recovery of experimental data. Maintain appropriate electronic laboratory notebooks to record all experimental details and results.
• Operate ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS instrumentation, process data and write technical summaries of test results, statistical data analysis and interpretation.
• Prepare technical presentations, reports and summaries. Periodically present and discuss work to ensure progress and to achieve Design Control milestones.

Job Qualifications

• Completion of junior (typically third) year at an accredited 4‑year university required
• Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry program, having completed a minimum of three years of required coursework and one year study remaining. Lab experience (including through coursework) is a strong plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint software
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Sound understanding of the scientific principles underlying the ICP‑OES and ICP‑MS techniques
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to work independently both on site and remotely (home office)

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.