Chemistry Intern (Pocatello, ID)

J.R. Simplot Company; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simplot Company invites applications for a Chemistry internship at the AgriBusiness Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Office in Pocatello, Idaho. The role supports process optimization and new product development at operating plants, contributing to efficiency, profits, growth, and environmental compliance.

Intern duties include bench testing, data analysis, and assisting engineers. Enrollment in a chemistry program is required; travel is None.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Academic Chemistry program at a nationally accredited facility/university.
• Junior or above in credit standing and pursuing a chemistry degree or returning to school after internship.

Responsibilities

• Perform bench testing and analyze data to generate meaningful reports for engineering supervisors.
• Analyze quality of fertilizer products, raw materials, and process streams using standard procedures.
• Prepare chemical solutions for standards and quality control.
• Clean, calibrate, repair lab equipment and maintain a safe, organized workspace.
• Assist in process operation learning and work in a process lab setting.

Skills

Bench testing

Data analysis

Time management

Written communication

Education

Enrollment in Academic Chemistry program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

We currently have a Chemistry internship open at our AgriBusiness Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Office in Pocatello, Idaho.
Pocatello, Idaho:
Pocatello is located in southeast Idaho near the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Oregon Trail. The city has 32 parks, a Museum of Natural History, the Fort Hall Replica, Golf Courses, Swimming Complex, Bike & Hiking Trails, Pocatello Junction, Skate Park, and the Pocatello Zoo are just of few of the attractions visitors and residents enjoy.
What's in it for you:
This position will contribute to the company’s efficiency, profits, growth and environmental compliance, by providing assistance to the various production facilities. Chemistry knowledge and principles are applied to assist with process optimization and new product development support at the operating production plants.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Time management for efficient project completion.
• Development of communication skills, written and verbal.
• Performs bench testing, assimilates and calculates obtained data, and produces meaningful final reports to provide information for engineering supervisors.
• Analyzes the quality of fertilizer products, raw materials, and intermediate process streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, calculating and passing off on data taken from samples
• Cleans, calibrates, and repairs process testing equipment to insure accurate measurements and operation for laboratory testing. Keeps work area clean, safe and organized by cleaning glassware, counters and surfaces. Makes minor repairs to lab equipment as necessary.
• Prepares chemical solutions for use as standards, reagents for quality control or solutions for processing experiments following standardized formulas or experimental procedures.
• Candidate must also be able to stand for extended periods of time and occasionally be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Candidate must be willing to learn process operation and work in a process lab setting.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel required.

Typical Education

• Enrollment in an Academic Chemistry program from a nationally accredited educational facility/university.
• Prefer a junior or above in credit standing who will work in conjunction with pursuit of chemistry degree and/or will return to school at the completion of the internship/coop.

Other Information

Co-Op Duration:

Starting January 2027

Ending July/August 2027

Internship Duration:

Starting May 2027

August 2027

Travel Required: None

Location(s): ABW Don Plant - Pocatello

Country: United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.