Co-Op Student - Research & Development

What’s Upstate; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica/Rome, NY seeks a Co-op Student to support R&D projects under supervision. You will assist in lab work, conduct experiments, and help document procedures while learning formulations with organic chemicals and metal powders.

The role requires sophomore or higher in chemistry or chemical engineering, with lab experience and strong teamwork. Compensation ranges from $17 to $23 per hour, with standard Monday–Friday shifts on 1st shift.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or higher pursuing an applied science Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field.
• Holds at least 1 year of chemistry lab experience, including handling hazardous materials.
• Formulating experience with organic or polymer synthesis is preferred but not required.
• Proficient with Word, Excel and PowerPoint for data management.

Responsibilities

• Open and timely communicate with supervisor, materials coordinator, R&D administrator, scientists, engineers, and technicians.
• Clean and distribute glassware and related containers.
• Manage and perform testing using analytical equipment.
• Conduct formulation experiments with organic chemicals and metal powders on different scales.
• Record data and perform preliminary analysis from experiments.
• Assist in planning experiments and in analysis of results.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Laboratory safety awareness

Education

Applied science Bachelor's (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Co-op Student is responsible for performing project work under the direction of a member of Indium Corporation's Research and Development team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):

• Open and timely communicate with supervisor, materials coordinator, and R and D administrator, as well as the scientific staff including scientists, engineers, technicians within R and D and other relative departments
• Clean and distribute glassware and relative containers
• Manage and perform testing using analytical equipment
• Conduct formulating experiment based on organic chemicals with metal powders on different scales
• Understand basic principle of formulation and functionalities of chemical ingredients in the formulation
• Monitor daily operation of the labs as applicable, including but not limited to maintenance of laboratory equipment, setting up and operating units in chemistry and test laboratories under the guidance of respective scientists/engineers
• Record data and conduct preliminary analysis from experiments conducted in laboratories / analysis equipment
• Assist in planning experiments, working closely with Scientists / Engineers, including assisting in analysis of results obtained from test experiment
• Perform Patent and literature research for new technology
• Set up units in the laboratory, monitor experiments under the guidance of scientists or engineers and gather relevant data for analysis
• May conduct routine maintenance of the lab itself, associated lab, waste management as well as complete standard procurement requirements
• Document procedures for texting of fixtures, assemblies and instrumentation
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Sophomore year (or greater) student pursuing an applied science Bachelor's degree program in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field
• Possesses an understanding of chemical laboratory operations obtained through having worked at least 1 year in a chemical laboratory, including experience with handling hazardous materials
• Previous experience in formulating, and organic or polymer synthesis preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with Microsoft office-Word, Excel and Power Point for database management
• A team player able to develop effective working relationships, and who demonstrates sound and mature judgment in interpersonal communications

SHIFT/SITES:

Monday-Friday

1st Shift: 7:00 am-3:30 pm

1676 Lincoln Avenue, Utica, NY 13502

5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

$17.00 per hour - $23.00 per hour

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics