Coatings R&D Lab Assistant: Testing & Data

Elinor Coatings, LLC; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, ND seeks a College student intern to join a research team focused on developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for DoD aerospace and ground-vehicle support. You will report to the internship field supervisor and work with senior scientists to gain hands-on experience in formulations research.

Responsibilities include assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, data analysis, sample preparation, and technical reporting, while learning

Qualifications

• College student (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate).
• Major in field of science or engineering.
• Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills to enable working with multi-disciplinary groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory operations by assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, equipment operation, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality management systems
• Assist with sample preparation and testing
• Support the operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment while learning proper testing techniques
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data based on industry specifications to support technical reports and research projects
• Follow SOPs for data acquisition, documentation, and data entry
• Become familiar with database handling and report generating
• Maintain safe and clean workspaces consistent with environmental regulations and best practices
• Follow lab standard operating procedures
• Practice good chemical hygiene
• Follow proper cybersecurity protocols and data protection protocols
• Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate
• Assist with field testing if needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Oral and written communication

Chemistry lab experience

Education

College student (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate)

Major in science or engineering

Two semesters of chemistry lab experience

Job description

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, ND seeks a College student intern to join a research team focused on developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for DoD aerospace and ground-vehicle support. You will report to the internship field supervisor and work with senior scientists to gain hands-on experience in formulations research.

Responsibilities include assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, data analysis, sample preparation, and technical reporting, while learning