R&D Co-op: Formulation & Lab Research

Indium Corporation; Town of Clinton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Indium Corporation is seeking a Co-op Student to support the Research and Development team in the Utica/Rome area. You will perform project work, assist in formulation experiments, and help manage daily lab operations under scientists and engineers.

The role requires undergraduate status in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field, with some lab experience and proficiency in MS Office. Monday–Friday, on-site at NY facilities; responsibilities include data recording, testing, and

Qualifications

• Sophomore year student pursuing an applied science Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or related field.
• At least 1 year of chemical laboratory experience including handling hazardous materials.
• Formulating experience with organic or polymer synthesis preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) for data management.
• Team player with good interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Open and timely communicate with supervisor, materials coordinator, and R&D staff.
• Clean and distribute glassware and related containers.
• Manage and perform testing using analytical equipment.
• Conduct formulation experiments with organic chemicals and metal powders.
• Record data and perform preliminary analysis from experiments.
• Assist in planning experiments with Scientists/ Engineers and analyze results.
• Perform patent and literature research for new technology.
• Set up lab units and collect data for analysis.
• May conduct routine lab maintenance and waste management.
• Document procedures for testing fixtures and instrumentation.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Applied science Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Indium Corporation is seeking a Co-op Student to support the Research and Development team in the Utica/Rome area. You will perform project work, assist in formulation experiments, and help manage daily lab operations under scientists and engineers.

The role requires undergraduate status in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field, with some lab experience and proficiency in MS Office. Monday–Friday, on-site at NY facilities; responsibilities include data recording, testing, and