Lab Tech Assistant Intern (Spring 2027)

Elinor Coatings, LLC.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Elinor Coatings, LLC in Fargo, ND, offers a hands-on opportunity to support laboratory operations, assisting with materials testing, data collection, and reporting while learning industry best practices in quality and safety.

You will gain hands-on experience with lab equipment, SOPs, data management, and field testing if needed, contributing to technical reports and research projects under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with materials testing and environmental exposure studies
• Support operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data for technical reports
• Follow SOPs for data acquisition, documentation, and data entry
• Assist with sample preparation and testing
• Participate in meetings and reports as appropriate
• Assist with field testing if needed
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

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

Elinor Coatings, LLC accelerates custom development of chromate-free anti-corrosion and specialty coatings and metal protection systems for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). We pioneer metal-rich solutions for aluminum, magnesium and titanium and the latest universal primers to protect against galvanic corrosion where steel and lightweight substrates meet. We address the toughest corrosion issues and provide longer-lasting readiness for vehicles, communication systems, superstructures, weapon systems and general deployment with agile surface solutions in convenient packaging designed for safer, cleaner, hassle-free application on land and at sea in all types of climates.