Lab Technician Intern

Old World Industries, LLC; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-matching 401(k) plan

Company-paid life insurance and AD&D

Company-paid disability

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Old World Industries is seeking a science-focused intern to support automotive performance fluid validation and analytical testing in our Northbrook, IL laboratories. You will assist with sample prep, data logging, and instrument operation under supervision, gaining hands-on experience in ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC-MS, and QC workflows.

The role emphasizes safety, housekeeping, and teamwork, with mentorship from chemists and engineers to develop practical problem-solving skills relevant to R&D

Qualifications

• Majoring in a science field with interest in analytical chemistry.
• Completed at least one year of college chemistry and mathematics.
• Detail oriented with good time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Checking and restocking consumable lab supplies.
• Logging samples and updating materials database.
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment.
• Sample preparation and basic analysis (washing, measuring, filtering, pH).
• Setting up and running samples on instruments including ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, IC & GC-MS.
• Sample data processing and results interpretation.
• Working directly with chemist and engineers who will train and supervise the student on all standard operating procedures.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Self-starter

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Science major

Tools

ICP

UV-Vis

HPLC

GC-MS

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to support automotive performance fluid validation via analytical test methods to enable R&D formulation development, along with quality control of existing fluids. The Intern will be involved in preparing samples for analytical evaluation and supporting the quality team in analytical problem-solving for root cause analysis within manufacturing sites. They will be responsible for maintaining lab consumable supplies while promoting proper safety practices and good housekeeping.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checking and restocking consumable lab supplies
• Logging samples and updating materials database
• Calibrating and maintaining equipment
• Sample preparation and basic analysis (washing, measuring, filtering, pH)
• Setting up and running samples on instruments including ICP, UV-Vis, HPLC, IC & GC-MS.
• Sample data processing and results interpretation
• Working directly with chemist and engineers who will train and supervise the student on all standard operating procedures
• Other Duties as Assigned

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Must be majoring in a science field and has in interest in analytical chemistry (eg. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering)
• Must have completed at least one year of college chemistry and mathematics
• Must be detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills and self-starter mindset
• Must have good time management skills and the ability to work on varying tasks simultaneously
• Must have a good work ethic, be reliable, on-time, and enthusiastic to learn new skills
• Student should be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done, ask for clarity or additional instruction when needed, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively with the team

This opportunity offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness benefits
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment benefits
• Company-paid identity theft insurance
• Company-paid disability
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Company-paid employee assistance program
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Additional benefits included: voluntary life insurance, legal benefits, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance

Old World Industries is among the largest privately held companies competing in the automotive aftermarket today. Built upon a 50-year history of ingenuity, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company is transforming the automotive, commercial and chemical industries that keep the world moving forward. Old World’s brands include a full line of PEAK Performance Automotive Aftermarket Products including Antifreeze/Coolant, Washer Fluid, Lighting and Wiper Blades; BlueDEF Diesel Exhaust Fluid and Equipment; FINAL CHARGE PRO-SERIES Heavy Duty Extended Life Coolant, Fleet Charge SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Coolant and Thermal Charge Heat Transfer Fluid.