Internship - Melt Facility Lab - Chemistry focused

Perryman Company; Coal Center (Washington County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perryman Company seeks a motivated summer intern to join our chemistry lab at the titanium melt facility in Coal Center, PA. You will assist on projects, prepare samples, and help analyze titanium alloys using XRF, Spark, and ICP techniques under supervision.

Ideal candidates are working toward a degree in Chemistry, with strong problem solving, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office. This is an on-site, full-time summer internship for 2027.

Qualifications

• In the process of pursuing a chemistry degree or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Comfortable working with strong mineral acids, milling machines, hot saws, and shears.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the certification of new reference materials.
• Analyze samples per ASTM, ISO, or Perryman specifications.
• Perform analyses of titanium alloys using XRF, Spark OES, and ICP techniques.
• Record test results, perform statistical analyses, maintain records, and create technical reports.
• Work with outside laboratories to assist in the certification process.
• Work as an individual or in a team in a laboratory environment.
• Be an active participant in and resource for chemistry laboratory.
• Interact with laboratory technicians daily.

Skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Follow instructions

Team player

Education

Some college or better in Chemistry or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Internship - Melt Facility Lab - Chemistry focused

Job Category: Operatives

Requisition Number: INTER001273

• Posted : September 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Coal Center, PA 15423, USA

Description

The Perryman Company is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated summer intern to join our team in 2027! This position will assist in projects in the laboratory at our titanium melt facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Individual projects will be assigned to assist in the certification of new reference materials.
• Be able to understand and analyze samples in accordance with ASTM, ISO, or Perryman specifications.
• Performs assigned tasks for the analysis of titanium alloys. Tasks include preparation of samples, analyses of samples using multiple analytical techniques such as X-ray Fluorescence, Spark Atomic Emission, and Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy.
• Other responsibilities will include recording or test results, performing statistical analyses of test results, maintaining records, creating technical reports, and certifications.
• Work with outside laboratories to assist in the certification process.
• Work as an individual or in a team in a laboratory environment.
• Be an active participant in and resource for chemistry laboratory.
• Interact with laboratory technicians daily.

Requirements

• In the process of obtaining a degree in Chemistry.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Must be able to follow instructions, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Must be capable and comfortable working with strong mineral acids, milling machines, hot saws, and shears.

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Preferred

Some college or better in Chemistry or related field.

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