R&D Intern

Company Overview

Grounded by a history that is deeply rooted in innovation, Hexion is a global employer committed to building and protecting the future by producing innovative performance materials.  Our materials are the building blocks for critical industries, including construction, agriculture, energy, automotive, and infrastructure protection. Everywhere you look, you will find our materials and people at work to help customers make products that are stronger, safer, and cleaner. When you work for Hexion, you’ll join a team that is committed to operating safely and with integrity to build a more sustainable future for all, our associates, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.  

Position Overview

• Actively participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Search articles, patents and other relevant info related with specific technical/business topics.
• Write reports and take lab notes.
• Learn and apply specific skills related with samples preparation and analysis

Job Responsibilities

• Data analysis and graph generation by using OriginPro;
• Samples preparation and analyses (such as SEM, optical microscopy, etc.);
• Polymer coating of ceramic particles;
• Taking lab notes, prepare reports and presentations.
• Aid the development and testing of new standard operating procedures and design of experiments.

Competencies

• Attention to details: Precision in conducting experiments and documenting results.
• Communication: Effective in writing reports and presenting findings.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work well within a team and contribute to group objectives.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using laboratory instruments and software tools.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex data and generate meaningful insights.
• Problem-Solving: Innovative approach to overcoming technical challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Skills

• Instrumental analysis such as SEM and optical microscopy;
• Various lab skills;
• Experience with various software such as OriginPro, MATLAB, and TA Universal Analysis;
• Fast, critical and creative thinker.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor in chemistry, graduating student M.Sc. Chemistry/Polymer science;
• Previous experience as a lab assistant

Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies.

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role for 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet, or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.