Summer 2027 Intern-Research Intern for Polymers

Momentive; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hr

Job summary

Momentive is offering a Summer 2027 Research Intern position focused on polymers. You will gain hands‑on experience in plastics formulation, processing, testing, and data‑driven product development under a mentor’s guidance.

You will design experiments to evaluate processing additives, analyze data, and use AI/ML tools to support formulation optimization and product innovation. The program emphasizes safety and hands‑on learning.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, or Data Science.
• Basic laboratory and data‑analysis experience, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and experimental procedures.
• Interest in learning plastics processing, material characterization, and AI/ML‑assisted formulation optimization.

Responsibilities

• Polymer Sample Preparation and Processing: training with plastics processing equipment and preparing formulations.
• Test and Characterization Method Development: develop/testing protocols and improve methods.
• AI/ML‑Assisted Product Development: apply AI/ML tools to data to optimize formulations and document results.

Skills

Basic laboratory experience

Data‑analysis

Proficiency with Excel

Education

Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summer 2027 Intern-Research Intern for Polymers

The intern will gain hands‑on experience in plastics formulation, processing, testing,
and data‑driven product development. Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will
design and conduct experiments to evaluate the effects of processing additives on
various plastics, analyze and interpret experimental data, and use AI and machine
learning tools to support formulation optimization and product innovation.

Responsibilities Include:

Polymer Sample Preparation and Processing

Receive hands‑on training from a mentor using plastics processing equipment,
including extruders and blown‑film lines. Prepare polymer formulations containing
processing additives and evaluate their performance.

Test and Characterization Method Development

Develop and refine testing protocols for evaluating polymer formulations on
film‑processing equipment. Improve characterization methods used to quantify
polymer processing‑aid performance and impact on material properties.

AI/ML‑Assisted Product Development

Work with the mentor to apply AI, machine learning, and data‑analysis tools to
experimental datasets. Use data‑driven methods to identify trends, predict
formulation performance, and optimize product compositions. Document modeling
approaches, results, and recommendations to support future product‑development
activities.

Qualifications

The following are required for the role

• Pursuing a degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering,
  Chemistry, Plastics Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.


• Basic laboratory and data‑analysis experience, including proficiency with
  Microsoft Excel or similar tools.


• Ability to follow laboratory safety requirements and experimental procedures.


• Interest in learning plastics processing, material characterization, and AI/ML‑assisted formulation optimization.

Experience with statistical analysis, Python, R, MATLAB, JMP, Minitab, or machine
learning tools is preferred but not required.

Program Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion
of the internship. The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for
a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

What We Offer

• Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00 – The base salary offered is determined by factors
  including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.

About Us

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting‑edge focus
on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel
our customer's products forward—products that have a profound impact on all
aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every
innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product
portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an
essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including
agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal
care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. Momentive believes a
diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes
to a sustainable world.

Momentive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as
a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application
for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may
be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions,
as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.