R&D Intern
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Balchem Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of life on the planet, providing state-of-the-art solutions and the finest quality products for a range of industries worldwide.Our corporate headquarters is located in Montvale, New Jersey and we have a broad network of sales offices, manufacturing sites, and R&D centers, primarily located in the US and Europe. Founded in 1967, Balchem is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ – BCPC) with annual revenues over $900 million and a market cap exceeding $4.0 billion. The company consists of three business segments: Human Nutrition & Health; Animal Nutrition & Health; and Specialty Products.
Balchem employs over 1,400 people worldwide who are engaged in diverse activities, committed to developing the company into global market leadership positions. To learn more about our dynamic, stable and growing company, visit www.balchem.com.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Working with the R&D team on microencapsulation in New Hampton, NY, you will participate in laboratory activities such as lab/chemical hygiene, helping with small-scale pilot runs, running tests and analyzing results, gathering and presenting information from science literature, in addition to providing general help where needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Write SOPs, work instructions, and test methods
- Maintain lab cleanliness and other routine laboratory tasks
- Perform standard tests and analysis on various laboratory instruments
- Support laboratory safety
- Provide written reports as requested
- Assist in preparation of test solutions, reagents, and chemical compounds
- Contribute on research activities on microencapsulation
- Work in a team environment
- Assist with pilot lab trails
- Assist in ordering supplies
- Perform literature searches
- Assist team members with projects
REQUIREMENTS:
- Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college
- Working towards a degree in the sciences—e.g., Chemistry, Biology
- Must have completed a minimum 1 semester of Organic Chemistry
- Ability to work a minimum of 15 to 20 hours per week between 8:00am-5:00pm (Mon-Fri)
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Balchem is committed to a workplace culture that values and promotes diversity, inclusion, equal employment opportunities, and a work environment free of harassment and hostility.
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