Polyurethane Adhesives R&D Intern – Paid 12-Week Program

H.B. Fuller; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive and recognitions programs

Health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller invites motivated students to join its Research & Development team in Saint Paul, Minnesota as a Polyurethane Adhesive Chemistry Intern. You will contribute to design, synthesis, and evaluation of advanced polyurethane adhesive materials alongside scientists and engineers.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on lab experience, exposure to industrial R&D processes, and a final presentation to share outcomes with managers and peers.

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 foundational understanding of polyurethane adhesive chemistry and structure-property relationships.
• Synthesize and prepare polyurethane polymers and adhesive formulations using laboratory reactors and standard equipment.
• Conduct mechanical and physical testing to evaluate strength, adhesion, and durability.
• Utilize analytical techniques to assess polymer structure and composition.
• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental data to identify trends and support formulation development.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and follow safe laboratory practices.
• Summarize project findings and deliver a final presentation with key learnings and recommendations.

Skills

Lab research interest

Data analysis

Hands-on experiments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Related scientific discipline

Job description

H.B. Fuller invites motivated students to join its Research & Development team in Saint Paul, Minnesota as a Polyurethane Adhesive Chemistry Intern. You will contribute to design, synthesis, and evaluation of advanced polyurethane adhesive materials alongside scientists and engineers.

This 12-week internship offers hands-on lab experience, exposure to industrial R&D processes, and a final presentation to share outcomes with managers and peers.