Chemist Intern: Lab & QA in Energy Refining

Motiva Enterprises LLC

Port Arthur (TX)

On-site

USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000

Part time

14 days+
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Job summary

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, TX, offers a paid Chemist Internship designed to provide real-world lab experience in the oil and gas sector. You will work under supervision to contribute to ongoing projects, learn spectroscopic methods, and develop practical lab skills while earning in a structured program.

The internship emphasizes hands-on tasks, mentorship, and potential for future opportunities within Motiva’s Early Career Development track.

Qualifications

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Pursuing a B.S in Chemistry (preferred) or B.S in Chemical Engineering.
  • Basic computer skills, MS Windows, MS Office and MS Excel.
  • Basic computation and technical skills.
  • Time management skills.
  • Good communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Ability to learn vendor-specific software for spectra acquisition tasks.
  • Ability to follow detailed instructions in a logical manner.
  • Good laboratory housekeeping skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement specific projects defined by supervisor.
  • Assist Chemists on special projects.
  • Assist Chemists on running and maintaining laboratory section.
  • Support QA/QC programs.

Skills

GPA 3.0
Time management
Communication
Learning ability

Education

BS in Chemistry
BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Windows
MS Office
MS Excel

Job description

Motiva Enterprises LLC in Port Arthur, TX, offers a paid Chemist Internship designed to provide real-world lab experience in the oil and gas sector. You will work under supervision to contribute to ongoing projects, learn spectroscopic methods, and develop practical lab skills while earning in a structured program.

The internship emphasizes hands-on tasks, mentorship, and potential for future opportunities within Motiva’s Early Career Development track.

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