Analytical Services Intern (Chemical) - Summer 2027 - Erie, PA

Parker Hannifin; South Kearsarge (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Parker Lord division offers an Internship Program to develop future engineers in analytical chemistry, surface science, metallurgy, and materials science. You will gain hands-on experience with microscopy, chemical analysis, report writing, and statistical analysis within a collaborative team.

Under supervision, you will learn, participate in projects, and receive mentorship while contributing to development and troubleshooting for new products.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or better.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Strong leadership and a can-do attitude.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and ability to learn new applications.
• Innovative and creative thinking, self-motivated.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail oriented with organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and multitask.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively with others as a team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in analytical chemistry, surface science, metallurgy, and materials science.
• Perform microscopy, sample preparation, chemical analysis, and prepare technical reports.
• Engage in statistical analysis and project-based assignments.
• Work under supervision on hands-on projects and special tasks.
• Collaborate with mentors to reflect on assignments and program improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GPA 3.0 or better

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Here at Parker Lord, our purpose is simple yet powerful: we work alongside customers as a trusted partner to enable technology breakthroughs that change the world for the better. To do this, we need the strongest possible talent and our Internship Programs have been developed in a way that you get an opportunity to show us your potential. These programs have been in place for years at Parker Lord and some of our most successful leaders started their career with us in an Internship role. Do you want to become one of our future success stories? By joining our Internship Program, you will become a valued member of our team - tackling challenging issues, delivering truly impactful results, and providing you the opportunity to grow both technically and personally through practical working experience.

You will gain experience in analytical chemistry, surface science, metallurgy, and materials science working in a team that is responsible for providing support for the development of new products and troubleshooting various processes. Typical tasks may include microscopy, sample preparation, chemical analysis, preparation of technical reports, and statistical analysis.

We are the innovators, the disrupters, the change agents. Join our team, and together, let’s challenge what’s possible and shape tomorrow with greater ideas…Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.

Responsibilities

With direct supervision, you will learn and perform the various aspects of the function by:

• Acquiring knowledge of various department’s operations, functions, responsibilities, and workflow.
• Observing work assignments performed by others and actively participate in hands‑on projects and/or special assignments.
• Maintaining communication with program coach/mentor to provide feedback on departmental assignments and program improvements.
• Attending related training and applying it in work assignments.
• Performing other related responsibilities.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0 or better
• Being enrolled in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Material science or related degree program.
• Strong leadership skills and a “can do” attitude.
• Strong technical aptitude and analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• Strong innovation and creative thinking, self‑motivated.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information.
• Detail oriented individual with demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team member.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose — Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow — comes to life through our people‑first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.