R&D Minerals Processing Intern (Lab-Based)

Uplift Geosystems; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Uplift Geosystems in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking an intern for minerals processing and extractive metallurgy research and development. The successful candidate will prepare rock samples for chemical analysis, perform experiments to assess metal leaching, and analyze experimental results in an onsite laboratory environment.

This internship is designed for currently enrolled students in relevant degree programs, emphasizing a safety-first approach and strong analytical skills.

Target compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program related to chemistry or engineering.
• Comfortable working in an onsite laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated safety-first mindset in laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rock samples for mass spectrometry analysis.
• Separate minerals by magnetism and density.
• Perform experiments for metal leaching from rocks.

Skills

Comfortable in onsite laboratory environment

Demonstrated safety-first mindset

Data analysis software proficiency

Education

Currently enrolled in degree-seeking program (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.)

Tools

Excel

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Uplift Geosystems in Baltimore, Maryland is seeking an intern for minerals processing and extractive metallurgy research and development. The successful candidate will prepare rock samples for chemical analysis, perform experiments to assess metal leaching, and analyze experimental results in an onsite laboratory environment.

This internship is designed for currently enrolled students in relevant degree programs, emphasizing a safety-first approach and strong analytical skills.

Target compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $40 per hour based on experience.