Heritage Research Group – Analytical Chemistry Organic Characterization Intern

Asphalt Materials, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Research Group offers an undergraduate internship to assist the Analytical Research Group with flash chromatography of asphalt and comparison with SARA. The project aims to develop a mathematical model to predict SARA fraction analysis by Flash Chromatography and to understand aging effects on asphalt fractions, informing rejuvenation and coating products to protect pavement.

Responsibilities include guiding research direction, lab work, documentation, and collaborating with supervisors

Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree: Current Sophomore or Junior studying chemistry or material science.
• Two semesters of General Chemistry and associated laboratory.
• Two semesters of Organic Chemistry and associated laboratory.
• Two semesters of Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Analysis and associated laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Guide research direction for projects with direct supervisor.
• Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills.
• Able to do multiple tasks, and work on parallel projects.
• Maintain a well-organized workspace.
• Document testing activities in lab notebook.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Additional duties aligned with company values and skills.

Skills

Lab experience

Safety compliance

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma

Sophomore/Junior in chemistry or materials science

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About The Organization

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

Role Overview

HRG is seeking an undergraduate intern that will assist the Analytical Research Group.

This internship will be focused on Flash Chromatography of asphalt and comparison analysis with SARA.

The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a mathematical model to predict traditional SARA fraction analysis by Flash Chromatograph. When this project is completed, we will be able to tell which fractions of asphalt are impacted by aging (primarily by oxidation and UV damage). This will provide insight into rejuvenation products and also to coating products to protect asphalt pavement from aging.

Essential Functions

• Guide research direction for projects in collaboration with direct supervisor.


• Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills.


• Able to do multiple tasks, and work on parallel projects.


• Maintain a well-organized workspace.


• Ability to document testing activities in lab notebook.


• Effective communication skills (oral and written).


• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company's core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications

• High School or Equivalent


• Preferred Bachelor's Degree: Current Sophomore or Junior studying chemistry or material science.

Experience Qualifications

• two semesters of General Chemistry and associated laboratory.


• Required two semesters of Organic Chemistry and associated laboratory.


• Required two semesters of Quantitative Analysis and Instrumental Analysis and associated laboratories.

Skills and Abilities

• Students completing their second or third year in chemistry/material science.


• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment (including academic lab courses).


• Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.


• Candidates must be comfortable working in a laboratory.


• Basic computer proficiency is required including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.


• Desire to innovate and achieve excellence in research.


• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team.


• Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and external collaborators.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• This is a laboratory role and proper Personal Protective Equipment must be worn at all times within the laboratory.


• This role requires standing for 2 to 3 hours a day.


• This role requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs overhead.


• The laboratory and associated offices are all air conditioned and maintained at 72 degrees F.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

#HeritageResearchGroup History

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing and investing in a diverse portfolio of dozens of companies built on three major platforms: construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. These platforms - along with companies in which we've made long-term, strategic investments - include thousands of employees in more than 170 locations around the globe. Rooted in values, we work together to build a safer, more enriching and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. Current President & CEO, Amy Schumacher is the great-granddaughter of the original founder, John E. Fehsenfeld.

About Our Platforms

As the Heritage portfolio of companies has grown, we have focused on three major platforms to serve as our foundation: construction and materials; environmental services; and specialty chemicals. Our commitment to sustainability spans across all companies and platforms: we are stewards for the next generation, leaving our people, our planet and our communities better than we found them.

A Culture of Innovation

Across all three of our core platforms, we bet on talent and help our people build great careers on a foundation of shared values and purpose. Our people, in turn, help us continually improve the way that we work while embracing excellence in our business.