Part-Time QC Lab Intern (Winter - Summer 2027)

Hydrite Chemical Co.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

In-person networking with leadership

Hands-on project experience

Potential for full-time opportunities

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Oshkosh, WI is seeking a Part-Time QC Lab Intern for Winter–Summer 2027. The role supports Quality Control Chemists with daily lab activities, instrument maintenance, QC checks, and documentation under supervision.

You must be a chemistry student (junior or senior) with basic MS Office skills and strong English communication. This internship offers hands-on project experience, in-person networking with leadership, and potential for full-time opportunities after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Chemistry degree, junior or senior.
• Completed core Chemistry courses: Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry.
• Strong laboratory analytical skills.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Able to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Support QC Chemists with daily lab activities.
• Maintain instruments, perform calibrations and QC checks.
• Prepare solutions and Certificates of Analysis; maintain records.
• Keep the laboratory clean and SOP-compliant.
• Participate in safety, regulatory and training activities.
• Assist with documentation and reporting of results.

Skills

Lab analytics

English communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Pursuing Chemistry degree (junior or senior)

Job description

Part-Time QC Lab Intern (Winter - Summer 2027)

Oshkosh, WI

WHO WE ARE

We are a company wherepeople matter.

We arefamily driven.

We arefinancially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

The primary purpose of this position is to perform required quality control projects while providing support to Quality Control Chemists and ensuring that all Quality Assurance/Quality Control practices and procedures are followed. This position will uphold the Hydrite “Standards of Excellence” through continuous commitment to customer satisfaction, both internal and external.

The schedule for this role will require a commitment of 20/hour per week with hours mostly on 1st shift and will run from January 2027 - August 2027.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Perform daily laboratory activities to support Quality Control Chemists.
• Perform instrument maintenance, calibrations, quality control checks, solutions preparations and standardization.
• Perform required quality control analysis of incoming, manufactured, and outgoing materials under the supervision of a Quality Control Chemist.
• Perform administrative duties which includes the generation, distribution and filing of Certificates of Analysis.
• Maintain records accurately, neatly, legibly and completely.
• Maintain a clean and neat laboratory at all times.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• All staff members are responsible for reporting food safety problems to their supervisor or the SQF Practitioner upon observation of a known or potential issue.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

• This position reports to the Quality Control Lab Supervisor.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Must be studying to obtain a degree in Chemistry (Junior or Senior).
• Completion of following core Chemistry courses: Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and associated labs.
• Must possess good laboratory analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of MS Office.
• Able to apply advanced math skills and use involved problem solving.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.