Intern: Scientist Chemical Engineer/Chemist

placeHickory calendar_month 

Overview:

This internship position is an excellent opportunity for a current STEM student looking to gain experience within a Research & Development (R&D) environment. This intern will work with R&D engineers and lab personnel on new product development and research projects and help with testing, problem solving, and data analysis.

This internship is required to be in office 4 days per week.

5/27/25-8/7/25

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Learn test methods
  • Participate in sample and prototype creation.
  • Perform tests and collecting data
  • Analyze data
  • Consult with engineers and lab technicians on testing
  • Participate in problem solving efforts
  • Document and present results

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Intern candidate should be pursuing a STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
  • Chemistry or engineering is a preferred field of sturdy (not required)
  • Good communication skills (verbal, listening, writing)
  • Capable of working with others.
  • Experience with using MS Office tools (i.e., Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Ability to sit, stand and work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
  • Some light lifting may be required
  • Manual dexterity for completion of technical tasks

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined above which requires ability to manage multiple projects at a detailed level and provide support to many internal departments in a fast-changing environment.

Many duties listed above are time-sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.

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