QC Lab Intern

Covestro; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global working environment

Process-improvement projects

Job summary

Covestro seeks a QC Lab Intern for a 3-month summer assignment (May–Aug 2027) at the Frankfort, IN facility. You will support QC testing, calibration, data recording, and safety compliance in a collaborative lab environment.

Enrollment in a relevant Bachelor's program (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology) with freshman year completed is required, with GPA 3.0+ preferred and a willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of the internship (May 2027–Aug 2027).
• Majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology.
• Freshman year completed.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred; sophomore year helpful.

Responsibilities

• Polymer emulsion QC testing including GC, viscometer, pH, solids, and particle size
• Calibration and verification of lab equipment
• Data and record keeping
• Abide by laboratory safety procedures and protocols
• Interns will work under general supervision but with a high degree of independence once trained

Skills

Chemistry basics

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology

Freshman year completed

Enrollment May 2027–Aug 2027

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

WHAT WE OFFER

Covestro recognizes that science plays an integral part in everyday life and encourages all employees to make a difference through daily contributions to our organization's mission.

Covestro seeks dynamic individuals ready to help shape the future by confronting new challenges, embracing new experiences and taking on increasing responsibilities. The Covestro location in Frankfort, Indiana produces large scale waterborne acrylic emulsions for the use in coatings and adhesives. As a QC Lab Intern within Covestro, you will be responsible for a wide range of lab activities to support day-to-day and ongoing projects. Candidates must be available for a 3-month assignment during the Summer of 2027 (May to August).

Responsibilities:

• Polymer emulsion QC testing including but not limited to GC, viscometer, pH, solids, and particle size
• Calibration and verification of lab equipment
• Data and record keeping
• Abide by laboratory safety procedures and protocols
• Interns will work under general supervision but with a high degree of independence once trained

Related to this position, Covestro offers:

• A global working environment with the opportunity to assist in developing process improvements and creatively solving process-related problems for Covestro's chemical plants in the U.S
• A focused effort on improving lives through our efforts in assisting in the design of unit operations and working on projects to improve plant reliability, safety, compliance with environmental requirements, and profitability

WHAT YOU OFFER

Basic Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program at the time of the internship, which is May 2027 to August 2027
• Focus on one of the following majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology
• Completion of Freshman year

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall GPA of 3.0
• Completion of sophomore year preferred
• Chemistry or Biochemistry majors
• Previous lab experience is a plus

Skills and Experience

• Experience with and knowledge about basic chemistry and safe work habits in a laboratory environment

• Demonstrated PC skills and ability to work within Microsoft Office programs

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as strong written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

YOUR APPLICATION

Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume.

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