Materials Chemist Intern — Inorganic/Polymer Screening

Applied Materials; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock award program

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is offering an intern/co-op position for 6 months in 2026. You will assist with screening, characterization and metrology across inorganic, organic and polymer materials, while safely handling various chemicals.

You will lead small projects, perform testing and analysis, and maintain lab records. Relocation is eligible; a strong academic record and passion for materials science are expected.

Qualifications

• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, materials science, polymer science or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience in Materials Characterizations/analytical chemistry preferred.
• Quick learner.
• Availability to be physically in Santa Clara, CA for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inorganic, organic and polymer material/chemical screening, characterization and metrology work. Able to safely handle different chemicals.
• Lead small development projects involving materials/chemical characterization, screening, QC
• Conduct material/chemical testing and analysis
• Keep detailed lab records
• Support process engineers for material/chemical needs

Skills

Quick learner

Materials characterization

Analytical chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry/Materials science/polymer science

Job description

Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA is offering an intern/co-op position for 6 months in 2026. You will assist with screening, characterization and metrology across inorganic, organic and polymer materials, while safely handling various chemicals.

You will lead small projects, perform testing and analysis, and maintain lab records. Relocation is eligible; a strong academic record and passion for materials science are expected.