Internship in Chemistry and Materials (Graduate students)

Maxterial, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative chemical technology firm is offering an internship in Chemistry and Materials in San Francisco, where you will support a technology development team. Applicants should have experience in a wet chemistry lab and a background in related fields like Chemistry or Materials Science. This position allows for the chance to contribute significantly to cutting-edge materials development within a globally recognized team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a wet chemistry lab is required.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced team.
• Outstanding problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design experimental plans and execute experiments.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• Write reports and maintain lab records.
• Write reports, reviews, and summaries.

Skills

Wet chemistry lab experience

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Documentation skills

Education

Background in Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Maxterial is an advanced chemical and coating technology company with headquarters in the San Francisco Bay area and offices in Michigan and soon in Europe. Maxterial is a mid‑stage VC‑backed innovative private company. Maxterial is backed by world‑known investors and corporations, such as Anglo American, Saint‑Gobain, Peter Thiel Foundation, and Schmidt Family Foundation. Over a period of eight years, Maxterial has developed and tested a revolutionary metallic coating technology platform to protect against wear, heat, and corrosion. Our technology is safe, durable, low cost, high performing, patent‑protected and easy‑to‑scale. Maxterial’s technology has received interest from various industry segments, including semiconductors, auto, heavy‑duty equipment, aerospace, and beyond. We are combating CO2 emissions and various dangerous chemicals, such as hexavalent chromium and PFAS/PFOS.

We invite you to join our journey in a fast‑paced environment and together we can make the world a safer place through commercialization of our advanced technology.

Internship in Chemistry and Materials (Graduate students)

Internship Description:

The interns will be part of our technology development team. We are seeking team players who share our mission and passion for developing amazing materials. The individual will work independently or in collaboration with a senior team member.

• Design experimental plans, execute experiments, document the results and procedures, perform in‑depth data analysis, and present the results and conclusions for internal review.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment.
• Maintain accurate and well‑organized laboratory records and notebooks.
• Write reports, reviews, and summaries.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in a wet chemistry lab is required.
• Background in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or other related areas is required.
• Outstanding problem‑solving and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Research experience in physical chemistry, analytical chemistry or electrochemistry is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial team in a timely manner.

You will be a part of a world‑class team backed by world‑famous investors. You can be a major part of a revolutionary industry change to leave a major impact by improving the efficiency of industrial processes, saving lives and the environment.