Analytical Co-Op

Sitka Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Stock Ownership Plan

Benefits package

Job summary

The W. L. Gore Enterprise Analytical Team is seeking a co-op student to join the Elk Mills 1 facility in Elkton, MD for 3-6 months.

You will perform thermal analysis and materials characterization using techniques such as TGA, DSC, TMA, chromatography and spectroscopy, supporting R&D and process development. You are pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field, are returning to complete your degree after the co-op, and will work in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Successful completion of at least sophomore year prior to the start of the co-op.
• Returning to continue degree studies following the co-op.

Responsibilities

• Designing experiments to answer questions and solve problems related to materials and products from customers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Preparing samples and performing analysis in a high-volume analytical laboratory
• Interpreting the results of your experiments and sharing these results through presentations or reports

Education

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Job description

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Experience Level: Student

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

Posting End Date: 11/14/26

The W.L. Gore Enterprise Analytical Team is looking for a co-op student, pursuing a degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry or a related field, to join our team for 3-6 months at our Elk Mills 1 facility in Elkton, MD. This person will perform thermal analysis and materials characterization on a wide range of materials using techniques such as TGA, DSC, TMA, chromatography and spectroscopy. This person will work closely with associates who offer a high level of technical knowledge and deep scientific understanding of products used in medical, industrial and commercial applications by designing and executing experiments to support R&D, process development and commercialization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Designing experiments to answer questions and solve problems related to materials and products from customers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Preparing samples and performing analysis in a high-volume analytical laboratory
• Interpreting the results of your experiments and sharing these results through presentations or reports

Required Qualifications

• Pursing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
• Successful completion of at least sophomore year prior to the start of the co-op
• Returning to continue degree studies following the co-op

Pay and Benefits

• $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include, but are not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for profit-sharing. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

For over 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible - not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. Our Associates build on a rich history of innovation, upholding Gore's values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

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