Scientist Intern (SA Lab) Summer 2027

Pilkington North America Inc.; Northwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pilkington North America Inc. seeks a part-time SA Lab intern to support sample preparation and analysis. You will handle CVD coated and other samples, document results, and help with data entry and storage for easy retrieval.

The role requires hands-on technical aptitude, teamwork, and a strong safety mindset. You may participate in plant trials near Northwood and help with miscellaneous lab duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering field.
• Demonstrated hands-on technical skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude.
• Ability to work in team environments.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate lab equipment and analyze samples.
• Prepare samples for analysis; complete analyses and report results.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation per ISO9001:2000.
• Follow SOPs for SA Lab equipment and safety procedures.
• Attend plant trials near Northwood when requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook/PowerPoint

Education

Undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering field

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The purpose of this position is to support the SA Lab staff as they complete the analysis of samples prepared by the TFT- Team. Support will include preparing samples for analysis; completing the analysis; preparing documents or spreadsheets required to present the information collected; and finally storing the samples for easy retrieval in the future. The successful candidate will be flexible as duties can change quickly and able to multitask as many of the tasks can be run simultaneously.

Essential Functions:

• Independently operate fragile SA Lab equipment, Lambda 1050 Spectrophotometer, Haze Gard, Colorsphere, FTIR, Four Point Probe, and Profilometer.
• Samples may include CVD coated products, plant trial samples, customer generated samples and standard products from stores.
• Make suggestions for improved operation of using equipment.
• Report laboratory equipment problems
• Follow procedure to prepare samples for FAAS analysis.
• Adhere to SOP's developed for SA Lab equipment.
• Continuously explore ways to improve safety of all aspects of SA Lab operation.
• Safely handle chemicals according to SDS standards
• Maintain 5S in the SA Lab
• Maintain accurate and detailed records (e.g., laboratory notebook and documents) in accordance with ISO9001:2000 standards.
• Analyze coating defects submitted by Manufacturing or Sales & Marketing as requested.
• Participant in weekly MSC analysis and enter into ERS as directed
• Characterize CVD coated glass samples using Development Center instruments.
• Be available to attend plant trials if close to Northwood.
• Deliver samples to SA Lab during trial.
• Help wherever possible in cold end; following requests of Lab personnel.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Top 3 Competencies Needed for Success in the Role:

• Passion for Excellence
• Customer Focused
• Safety and Quality Focused

Qualifications Required:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering field
• Demonstrated hands-on technical skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving aptitude
• Ability to work in team environments
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated commitment to safe and ethical behavior

Qualifications Desired:

• Experience in industrial laboratory environment
• Experience with handling hazardous chemicals
• Self-starter with strong desire for learning and improvement

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NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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