Summer R&D Intern (2027)

RenewCO2, LLC.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RenewCO2, LLC. invites eager students to join a Summer Internship in Research and Development at our Somerset, NJ laboratory and office space. You will gain hands-on experience analyzing CO2 electroreduction products and contributing to pilot-scale processes under expert mentorship.

Responsibilities include GC and HPLC analyses, lab SOPs, electrode fabrication, and data handling, plus market research. This 12-week program provides mentorship and a pathway to advanced R&D skills in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate, or degree holder pursuing a STEM career.
• Demonstrated STEM achievement and entrepreneurial interest.
• Willingness to take responsibility and work in a collaborative, unstructured environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a pilot process.
• Perform electrochemical analysis.
• Perform chemical analysis of products using GC and HPLC.
• Perform mass and energy balance for the process.
• Prepare technical updates for stakeholders.
• Participate in market research.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

STEM achievement

Entrepreneurial interest

Unstructured environment adaptability

Ownership and responsibility

Team collaboration

Education

STEM student or degree holder

Job description

As RenewCO₂ continues to expand, we're actively seeking exceptional individuals to join our dynamic team. We're driven by a fervent commitment to deep-tech innovation, and we firmly believe in fostering excellence through the synergy of diverse talents.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us!

RenewCO₂ converts CO₂ into drop-in chemicals —formic acid, monoethylene glycol, ammonia, and SAF — using electrochemical processes powered by renewable electricity. Our products meet the same specifications as their fossil-derived equivalents, so customers do not have to reformulate, requalify, or accept a performance penalty to lower the carbon footprint of what they make.

Position Description

We are inviting applications for a Summer Internship in Research and Development. This position is directed at evaluating the activity of CO 2 electroreduction catalysts and the influence of process conditions on pilot performance. The candidate will receive first-hand laboratory experience in performing chemical analyses of products and tabulating and organizing large data sets, utilizing both Gas Chromatography (GC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), fabricating electrodes, developing standards of procedures (SOPs), designing measurement devices, preparing technical updates for mentors and stakeholders, and/or conducting market research on in-demand products. This candidate will work with a seasoned team of professionals, including a highly experienced engineer as a mentor for the entire duration of the internship. This dynamic position offers an opportunity to participate in various sub-research groups within the laboratory while being able to work independently and autonomously on tasks and innovative R&D. Activities will be performed in-person at the company’s laboratory and office space in Somerset, NJ.

This 12-week internship is supported by various avenues of funding, including government agencies and private investments.

Candidates must be:

• Undergraduate, Graduate, or degree holder wishing to pursue a STEM career.
• Have demonstrated STEM achievement and entrepreneurial interest.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a pilot process.
• Perform electrochemical analysis.
• Perform chemical analysis of products using GC and HPLC.
• Perform mass and energy balance for the process.
• Prepare technical updates for stakeholders.
• Participate in market research.

Position Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team.
• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership of projects either individually or as part of a larger team.
• Ability to thrive in an unstructured environment.