R&D Technical Services Intern – Adhesives & Coatings

ITW Performance Polymers; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Performance Polymers in Danvers, MA invites you to join our R&D and Technical Services internship. You’ll collaborate with engineers and chemists to support formulation projects, test product performance, and deliver insights that drive innovation and customer success.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, or Materials Science, with a 3.0+ major GPA, strong lab skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum major GPA of 3.0 required.
• Prior laboratory experience is a plus.
• Strong laboratory techniques and commitment to safe practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Devcon and Plexus brands of products.
• Assist chemists in formulating lab-scale sample batches.
• Contribute to design and development of new adhesives and coating products.
• Prepare and test specimens to characterize product properties and performance.
• Conduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Work with engineers to support customer projects through testing, data collection, and possible on-site visits.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and end-users.

Skills

Strong laboratory techniques

Excellent written and verbal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

GPA 3.0+ in major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

ITW Performance Polymers in Danvers, MA invites you to join our R&D and Technical Services internship. You’ll collaborate with engineers and chemists to support formulation projects, test product performance, and deliver insights that drive innovation and customer success.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, or Materials Science, with a 3.0+ major GPA, strong lab skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.