Chemist R&D, Intern (Summer 2027) NJ

MAPEI Inc.

New Jersey

On-site

USD 17,000 - 32,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend consideration

Job summary

MAPEI S.p.A. is seeking an R&D Chemist Intern to collaborate with our R&D and Quality teams, gaining hands-on lab experience and contributing to ongoing projects. This role may lead to full-time opportunities in an R&D lab or field quality control team.

You will work on specialized projects, support testing, and prepare lab notes while developing reports for the technical team. This internship offers exposure to multiple host locations and a pathway to permanent roles after graduation.

Qualifications

Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (juniors and seniors preferred).
Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and an innovative mindset.
Strong motivation to learn and succeed.
Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

Support R&D and Quality teams to execute department goals.
Work on special projects and laboratory initiatives.
Assist in laboratory testing and maintain detailed lab notes.
Generate reports and presentations for the technical team.
Maintain day-to-day laboratory operations.

Skills

Initiative

Curiosity

Innovative mindset

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity

As an R&D Chemist Intern, you will collaborate with our R&D and Quality teams to support projects and special initiatives while gaining hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day laboratory operations. This experience may lead to future full‑time Lab Technician opportunities within an R&D laboratory or field Quality Control team.

Work as part of the R&D team to execute department goals
Work on special projects and initiatives in a laboratory setting
Support laboratory testing work
Prepare and maintain lab notes
Assist in generating reports and presentations for the technical team

The Program Details

Fulltime schedule (40 hours weekly)
Internship Duration: May – August 2027 (12 weeks)
Rotations: R&D Laboratory (technical training) & practical learning at factory locations
Host Locations: Deerfield Beach FL, Calhoun GA, Swedesboro NJ, Garland, TX

What’s in it for you?

Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location
Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations
Mentorship and exposure to various technical, operational, and commercial teams
Hands‑on field and business experience
Permanent full‑time job opportunities after graduation

What you bring

Actively pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (juniors and seniors preferred)
Initiative, curiosity, and an innovative mindset
Strong motivation to learn and succeed
Willingness to travel

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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About Us

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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