Tribology R&D Lab Internship — Paid Summer in KY

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valvoline Global Operations is seeking a motivated student for its R&D Tribology Lab Summer Internship in Lexington, KY. You will contribute to bench-top tribology testing, lubricant blending, data post-processing, and technical reporting under supervision.

The internship is paid, on-site, and runs up to 12 weeks starting in May 2027. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related STEM, with lab experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; pursuing BS/MS in Mechanical/Chemical Eng, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related STEM field.
• Hands-on laboratory or testing environment experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis/visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bench-top tribology testing to evaluate lubricant performance.
• Assist in blending experimental lubricant samples.
• Post-process test data, perform analyses, and draft technical reports.
• Follow safety protocols, chemical hygiene plans, and lab guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Pursuing BS/MS in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Valvoline Global Operations is seeking a motivated student for its R&D Tribology Lab Summer Internship in Lexington, KY. You will contribute to bench-top tribology testing, lubricant blending, data post-processing, and technical reporting under supervision.

The internship is paid, on-site, and runs up to 12 weeks starting in May 2027. Ideal candidates are pursuing a BS/MS in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or related STEM, with lab experience and strong communication skills.