Fall 2026 Lab Tech Assistant

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 creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.

About the Role

This role will join a team of researchers developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for U.S. Department of Defense aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle support. Research Assistants report to the internship field supervisor/senior scientist.

Responsibilities

Support laboratory operations by assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, equipment operation, data analysis, and technical reporting while gaining experience in industry best practices in quality, safety, and technical operations.

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

Understand data management and research reporting:

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data acquisition, documentation, and data entry

Become familiar with database handling and report generating

Learn and use basic safety, skills and operating procedures in a laboratory setting:

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

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate

Assist with field testing if needed

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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