Materials Analysis Co-op - Thermal Tech & R&D Experiments

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The W.L. Gore Enterprise Analytical Team is seeking a co-op student in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related fields for a 3–6 month assignment at Elk Mills 1 in Elkton, MD.

You will perform thermal analysis and materials characterization using TGA, DSC, TMA, chromatography, and spectroscopy, supporting R&D, process development, and commercialization efforts. You will work with associates who bring high technical knowledge and will design and execute experiments, prepare

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Must have completed at least sophomore year before start.
• Must plan to return to degree studies after the co-op.

Responsibilities

• Designing experiments to answer questions and solve problems related to materials and products from customers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Preparing samples and performing analysis in a high-volume analytical laboratory
• Interpreting the results of your experiments and sharing these results through presentations or reports

Education

Pursuing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field

Successful completion of at least sophomore year prior to the start of the co-op

Returning to continue degree studies following the co-op

Job description

The W.L. Gore Enterprise Analytical Team is seeking a co-op student in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or related fields for a 3–6 month assignment at Elk Mills 1 in Elkton, MD.

You will perform thermal analysis and materials characterization using TGA, DSC, TMA, chromatography, and spectroscopy, supporting R&D, process development, and commercialization efforts. You will work with associates who bring high technical knowledge and will design and execute experiments, prepare