Paid R&D Intern — Polyurethane Adhesive Chemistry

HB Fuller; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Eligibility may vary

Job summary

H.B. Fuller, the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, offers a 12-week polyurethane adhesive chemistry internship in Saint Paul, MN.

You will join the Research & Development team and contribute to hands-on polymer chemistry projects, collaborating with scientists and engineers to design, synthesize, test, and evaluate new adhesive materials. As a rising junior or senior pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields, you will gain real-world lab

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related scientific discipline.
• Rising junior or senior with coursework in chemistry, materials science, polymers, or related technical subjects.
• Demonstrated interest in laboratory research, materials characterization, data analysis, and hands-on experimental work

Responsibilities

• Develop a foundational understanding of polyurethane adhesive chemistry, including raw materials, formulation principles, and structure-property relationships.
• Synthesize and prepare polyurethane polymers and adhesive formulations using laboratory reactors and standard chemical processing equipment.
• Conduct mechanical and physical testing on formulated materials to evaluate properties such as strength, adhesion and durability.
• Utilize a variety of analytical and characterization techniques to assess polymer structure, composition, and material behavior.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data using statistical methods to identify trends and interpret results.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow safe laboratory practices while conducting experiments.
• Summarize project findings and deliver a final presentation highlighting results, learnings, and recommendations.

Skills

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Polymer chemistry

Synthesis & formulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related

Job description

H.B. Fuller, the world’s largest pureplay adhesives company, offers a 12-week polyurethane adhesive chemistry internship in Saint Paul, MN.

You will join the Research & Development team and contribute to hands-on polymer chemistry projects, collaborating with scientists and engineers to design, synthesize, test, and evaluate new adhesive materials. As a rising junior or senior pursuing Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields, you will gain real-world lab