Analytical Lab Technician Intern – Automotive Fluids

Old World Industries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid identity theft insurance

Company-paid disability

Flexible spending & health savings

Employee assistance program

Paid time off & paid holidays

Additional benefits (voluntary life, 3

Job summary

Old World Industries in Northbrook, Illinois invites a science-focused intern to support automotive fluids validation. You will prepare samples, assist analytical chemists, and help with quality control through basic tests and data interpretation.

You will restock lab supplies, calibrate instruments (ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, IC, GC-MS), and work with engineers who will train you on SOPs. This role offers hands-on experience in a safety-conscious lab.

Qualifications

• Must be majoring in a science field and has an interest in analytical chemistry (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering)
• Must have completed at least one year of college chemistry and mathematics
• Must be detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills and self-starter mindset
• Must have good time management skills and the ability to work on varying tasks simultaneously
• Must have a good work ethic, be reliable, on-time, and enthusiastic to learn new skills

Responsibilities

• Checking and restocking consumable lab supplies
• Logging samples and updating materials database
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment
• Sample preparation and basic analysis (washing, measuring, filtering, pH)
• Setting up and running samples on instruments including ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, IC & GC-MS
• Sample data processing and results interpretation
• Working directly with chemist and engineers who will train and supervise the student on all SOPs
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Analytical chemistry interest

Detail oriented

Time management

Initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing science degree (Chemistry/Bio/Chemical Eng)

Tools

ICP

UV-Vis

HPLC

IC

GC-MS

Job description

Old World Industries in Northbrook, Illinois invites a science-focused intern to support automotive fluids validation. You will prepare samples, assist analytical chemists, and help with quality control through basic tests and data interpretation.

You will restock lab supplies, calibrate instruments (ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, IC, GC-MS), and work with engineers who will train you on SOPs. This role offers hands-on experience in a safety-conscious lab.