Laboratory Intern - Fall 2026 Part-Time

Avient Corporation; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a technical intern to work part-time during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the corporate headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This paid internship within our polymer lab may lead to a Summer 2027 internship.

You will work with a senior scientist to perform polymer analyses using FT-IR, XRF, and thermal analysis. The role requires strict safety practices and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Working toward a BS degree in science, engineering, materials science or a related field.
• Must have strong lab safety practices and ability to handle chemicals and equipment carefully.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior scientist with polymer analysis using FT-IR, XRF, and thermal analysis methods.
• Support safety practices and proper handling of lab equipment.
• Respond to internal and external requests in a timely manner.
• Train in other areas of Corporate Technology as needed.
• Collaborate with technology team to understand analysis results.

Skills

Lab safety

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS degree candidate in science/engineering/materials science

Tools

FT-IR

XRF

Thermal analysis

Job description

Job Summary

Avient Corporation is seeking a technical intern to work part-time during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the corporate headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This is a paid internship within our polymer lab, with the potential to move into a Summer 2027 internship.

Essential Functions

• The individual will work with a senior scientist to carry out polymer analysis using FT-IR, XRF, thermal analysis, physical property and fire science test methods as needed.
• The individual must be able to perform assigned tasks in accordance with good safety practices.
• Respond to internal and external requests
• Train in other areas of Corporate Technology
• Often work with fellow members of technology team to obtain a complete understanding of the solution to an analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• The candidate must be working towards a BS degree in science, engineering, materials science or a related field

Additional Qualifications

• Must have excellent laboratory skills, i.e. be willing to handle chemicals, equipment, delicate instrumentation, etc. carefully and safely
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and bring projects to completion in a timely fashion
• Must be flexible and versatile in order to handle changing laboratory needs and to serve a variety of functions or technologies as the business demands
• Must have competent PC computer skills, e.g. Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
• Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations
• Must have manual dexterity sufficient to use wide variety of standard lab equipment and ability to operate standard office equipment

Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.

Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.

Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!

We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.

By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.

At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

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