Chemistry Intern: Lab Testing & Process Optimization

Simplot Company; Pocatello, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is offering a Chemistry internship at the AgriBusiness Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Office in Pocatello, Idaho. You will assist with process optimization and new product development support across operating plants.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a chemistry program, are junior or higher, and plan to return to school after the internship. The role requires bench testing, data analysis, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with physical stamina for lab work.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an academic chemistry program at a nationally accredited facility/university.
• Junior or above in credit standing and plan to continue chemistry studies after internship/coop.

Responsibilities

• Time management for efficient project completion.
• Develop communication skills, written and verbal.
• Perform bench testing, synthesize data, and generate reports for engineering supervision.
• Analyze fertilizer product quality, raw materials, and process streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, calculating and reporting data.
• Clean, calibrate and repair lab equipment; keep area clean, safe and organized.

Skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Chemistry degree program

Junior or higher in credit standing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Simplot Company is offering a Chemistry internship at the AgriBusiness Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Office in Pocatello, Idaho. You will assist with process optimization and new product development support across operating plants.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a chemistry program, are junior or higher, and plan to return to school after the internship. The role requires bench testing, data analysis, and strong Microsoft Office skills, with physical stamina for lab work.