Coatings Research Assistant – Protective Systems Intern

Elinor Coatings; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elinor Coatings is seeking a Research Assistant intern to join a team developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for defense applications. You will assist in formulation, apply coatings, and learn industry standards.

This internship emphasizes data management, reporting, safety, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Pay starts at $18/hour; open to Sophomore to Graduate students.

Qualifications

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

• Assist in protective coating formulation following procedures
• Apply formulated coatings to specification requirements
• Learn ASTM and/or industry standards to evaluate coating properties
• Learn and perform proper substrate preparation
• Follow data acquisition procedures and enter data correctly
• Prepare reports from data and observations
• Participate in meetings and field testing as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

College student in science or engineering

Job description

Elinor Coatings is seeking a Research Assistant intern to join a team developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for defense applications. You will assist in formulation, apply coatings, and learn industry standards.

This internship emphasizes data management, reporting, safety, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Pay starts at $18/hour; open to Sophomore to Graduate students.