R&D Laboratory Intern

Veolia NA; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a laboratory-focused intern to join the Tomball Technology Centre in Tomball, TX. You will contribute to hydrocarbon process treatment projects for crude oil applications, using specialized lab equipment to simulate unit operations and assess separations, deposition, or corrosion.

The role requires an undergraduate in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry with hands-on lab experience, strong safety practices, and the ability to report results clearly.

Qualifications

• Undergrad pursuing degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent with 2-3 years of college chemistry lab experience.
• Familiarity with basic wet chemistry and analytical techniques.
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment with other team members.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Demonstrated dedication to lab safety, and general safety procedures.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skill, and an accomplished communicator, able to produce quality technical reports and documents.

Responsibilities

• In consultation with a Veolia Researcher, execute on a program to investigate a specific customer or technology development challenge
• Conduct experiments to generate data
• Review data with the Researcher and design next step experiments
• Document and present results of the project at the completion of the internship

Skills

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Biochemistry

Lab teamwork

Lab safety

Report writing

Google Suite

Education

Undergraduate degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

2-3 years college chemistry lab experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make an impact? One with advancement opportunities? Do you have a passion to help others?

If you answered YES to any of the above, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! We want YOU to join our growing team and partner with other exceptional team members dedicated to providing a level of services unique to the industry.

Veolia is seeking thoughtful, dedicated professionals to join our ever growing team as we deliver leading water treatment solutions for clients across municipal and industrial markets, in locations on six continents. Finding solutions to the world’s biggest water use and reuse problems has never been more important
than it is right now.

Working at Veolia means helping people. Our careers have purpose and are vital to everyday quality of life. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world and we hope you will join us!

Job Description

What your day might look like:

You will work as part of a laboratory team at our Tomball Technology Centre in Tomball, TX. The primary goal is to execute on a hydrocarbon or petrochemical process treatment project for our crude oil production, transportation, refinery, and petrochemical process applications. This may involve using custom designed laboratory equipment to simulate customers’ unit operations or processes to control separations, deposition, or corrosion.

Key Responsibilities:

• In consultation with a Veolia Researcher, execute on a program to investigate a specific customer or technology development challenge
• Conduct experiments to generate data
• Review data with the Researcher and design next step experiments
• Document and present results of the project at the completion of the internship

Qualifications

Our Ideal Candidate

• Undergrad pursuing degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent with 2-3 years of college chemistry lab experience
• Familiarity with basic wet chemistry and analytical techniques
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment with other team members
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Demonstrated dedication to lab safety, and general safety procedures
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skill, and an accomplished communicator, able to produce quality technical reports and documents
• Basic in Google Suite / workspace

Additional Information

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.