Chemist Intern (Summer 2027)

Westlake Chemical; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical invites motivated chemistry students to join their Summer 2027 Chemist Internship at their United States facilities. Interns will work on assigned projects under a mentor, observe department activities, and contribute to safety and environmental programs while maintaining an activity journal and presenting to management.

Applicants should be active students majoring in Chemistry, have completed at least two years of college, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and be eligible to work in the

Qualifications

• Must have completed second year of college.
• Active student pursuing chemistry major with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work on assigned projects with close supervision from mentor/supervisor.
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit.
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks.
• Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs.
• Maintain intern work/activity journal.
• Present to management team.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory skills

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Pursuing BS in Chemistry

Job description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMER 2027 Chemist Internship Westlake Chemical offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. The Internship is designed to provide the chemistry student a real-life work experience and training the day-to-day activities of plant manufacturing. We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our internship program. Our Internships are a part of our Company College Recruiting strategy to attract and retain qualified, high performing talent for our early career opportunities within our plant locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor
• Observe activities of the assigned department/unit
• Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks
• Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs
• Maintain intern work/activity journal
• Presentation to management team

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have completed second year of college
• Must be an active student
• Must be majoring in Chemistry
• Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Westlake Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe.

Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods.

Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings.

Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®.