Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Summer Intern

Company: Chemours
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 20, 2024

Job Description:

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CHEMISTRY AND THE WORLD

From the frontline to the back office, every Chemours employee is part of something bigger than themselves as together we work to create a better world through the power of our chemistry.

Chemours is a $6.3 billion company with a portfolio of products and processes that enable technologies and products that people use every day in their lives. From cellular phones to lower emission vehicles, to 5G communications and clean energy from hydrogen, we're collaborating with customers to make these innovations more capable. Simply said, we use our chemistry to change lives, shape markets, and redefine industries-one improvement at a time.

Chemours is seeking a Research and Development Spring Intern to join our Ion Exchange Materialsteam! This position will report directly to the Global TechnologyManager.

As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

Location: Newark, DE

Hours:Regular full-time schedule of 40 hoursper week

Term: 3-month assignment between May-August 2025 (i.e. 3-month assignment between May-August)

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Designing and preparing laboratory setup to develop product assessment tools within a research environment
  
  
  
  • Analyzing data independently, drawing statistically based conclusions and determining next steps
    
    
    
    • Designing and executing experiments to develop new methods
      
      
      
      • Documenting procedures and results
        
        
        
        • Interacting directly with senior technical staff
          
          
          
          • Following all company safety rules and regulations.
            
            
            
            • Self-managing time and resources to get results in the quickest and least costly fashion within limits dictated by maintaining safe operations
              
              
              The following is required for this role:
              
              
              • Enrollment at an accredited college or university as a Junior or above at time of assignment
                
                
                
                • Pursuing an undergraduate degree in science/engineering (chemistry or chemical engineering)
                  
                  
                  
                  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
                    
                    
                    
                    • Good verbal and interpersonal skills
                      
                      
                      The following is preferred for this role:
                      
                      
                      • 3.0 GPA or above
                        
                        
                        
                        • Familiarity handling chemicals
                          
                          
                          Benefits:
                          
                          Competitive Compensation
                          
                          Comprehensive Benefits Packages
                          
                          Paid Site Holidays and Paid Day of Service (for full-time internships only)
                          
                          Temporary Housing Assistance (for full-time internships only)
                          
                          401(k) Match
                          
                          Employee Stock Purchase Program
                          
                          Tuition Reimbursement
                          
                          Commuter Benefits
                          
                          Learning and Development Opportunities
                          
                          Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
                          
                          Company-paid Volunteer Days
                          
                          We're a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it-by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life. And we're proud to be Certified--- by Great Place to Work - .
                          
                          Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers.
                          
                          Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws.
                          
                          Chemours is an E-Verify employer
                          
                          Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
                          
                          At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry".

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