Intern - Seattle

Valence; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Seattle offers a 3–6 month on-site Lab Intern role in the Data department. You will gain hands-on experience supporting lab operations, compliance, safety, and data-related activities within a regulated industrial environment.

The internship seeks candidates enrolled in or graduated from degrees relevant to data or lab disciplines, with strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools, and excellent communication abilities to collaborate

Qualifications

• Candidates on track to complete an associate or bachelor’s degree or hold a technical certificate.
• Current enrollment or recent graduation in a relevant degree program is required.
• Strong data analysis capabilities using Excel and visualization tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory operations, compliance, and safety requirements.
• Support data collection, entry, and basic analysis for ongoing programs.
• Contribute to workforce development initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Communication & teamwork

Detail-oriented

Multitasking & time management

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Technical certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Must be located in Seattle, Washington. This internship is on-site.

Location: Seattle, WA 98108

Department: Data

Reports To: General Manager

Type: Internship (Full-Time/Part-Time)

Duration: 3-6 months

Pay Range $ 21.30 - $24.00 (DOE)

As a Lab Intern, you will assist with key laboratory-related activities, including supporting lab operations, compliance, and safety requirements. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, regulated industrial environment, contributing directly to the company’s laboratory and workforce development goals.

Qualifications

• Preferred backgrounds are those on track to attain either associates or bachelors degrees or a technical certificate.
• Interns must be currently enrolled in or have graduated with a relevant degree program
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, data visualization software).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint

About Valence Surface Technologies

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Traditionally, the aerospace supply chain has been a fragmented system comprised of many different suppliers completing a different step of the chain. One company may be responsible for the initial inspection and shot peening, and then another anodizes, while another has responsibility for the paint, and so on and so forth. These processes may take place spread across the country, at great cost due to unnecessary lead time, inventory, risk, and management resources.

Valence exists to change the supply chain. By providing an all-inclusive solution in every region of the country, we reduce costs, the number of suppliers, the distance parts must travel, lead times, while maintaining the capacity to grow with new programs. We do this by maintaining over 3,500 approvals, for every prime and program in existence today.