Description

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Quality Control Intern to join our Quality Control team for the summer.

The Quality Control Intern is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and documenting test results for raw materials, in-process, and final samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze specialty silanes, silicones, metal organics, acrylates, and other specialty chemicals in relation to their specifications.
• Run basic analyses using Spectrometers, Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Karl Fischer (KF), Viscometers, and wet chemistry.
• Adhere to all procedures for daily operations of the Quality Control Laboratory.
• Communicate with the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure information is shared in a timely manner.
• Assist in root cause analyses for non-conformance events related to the laboratory.
• Log-in samples for testing and retains.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Working knowledge of basic wet chemistry techniques, analytical instrumentation, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to safely handle and dispose of toxic, flammable, lachrymatory and/or corrosive chemicals.
• Ability to effectively follow plans and written procedures to adhere to ISO.
• Ability to identify problems in a timely manner and communicate them effectively to supervisor.
• Ability to react professionally under pressure and to treat others with respect.
• Ability to write reports and complete analytical notebooks.
• The ability to follow direction or instruction.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• Must be able to read instructions and SDS documents to determine hazards.

This internship is to be filled for a 12-week duration, during Summer 2024. Dates are flexible between May-September.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Wear personal protective equipment as needed.