What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (FALL 2026) position at Folia Materials?
Role: Paid Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern
Location: Waltham, MA
Part or Full Time: 20- 40 hours per week, starting September 2026
On-Site: No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.
About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material. Folia’s POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocers in Bangladesh. Folia’s paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.
Are you a current student seeking an internship - versed in renewable materials/ paper/chemical engineering? Looking to build cutting-edge technical skills and lab work experience? We encourage you to read more and apply for this exciting opportunity.
Overview:
This role performs materials chemistry testing, analysis, qualification, documentation and deployment efforts for Folia Material’s breakthrough technology.
Responsibilities:
- Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials
- Perform product testing, including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments, visual inspections, and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis
- Ensure that testing, characterization, and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System.
What we look for:
- Ability to perform analytical laboratory testing with consistent rigor and attention to detail
- Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures.
- Ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
- Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks
Qualifications:
- Pursuing an associate, bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering, environmental engineering, renewable materials chemistry, paper science and engineering, fiber/textile science) is required.
- Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines
- Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or textiles is helpful
- Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining and operating equipment, and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred.
We Offer You:
- Professional Development - opportunity to cross-collaborate on multiple projects/ research
- A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
- A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
- Monetary compensation for your contribution to our work