Research and Development Chemist Intern

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between. We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

At the direction of the site leader at Elgin (R&D Chemist Advisor), the R&D Chemist Intern will apply chemistry in relation to the manufacturing and testing of salt products. This may include in helping with testing of process samples to diagnose process performance, testing of finished products for quality improvement, technical support for FSQR and customers, and testing to develop new products (innovation) which may include some food science applications.

The internship program with R&D will include a defined summer work plan (what projects the intern will be tied to) and a summer ending intern presentation to appropriate stakeholders and R&D function.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Applying scientific knowledge/discipline in support of R&D work. (Overall General Responsibilities)
• Learning and conducting laboratory testing to support R&D work. (80%)
• Computational analysis of lab results and documentation/communicate of those results. (10%)
• Learning EHS/Laboratory Safety and obtaining real-world career experience related to educational discipline. (10%)
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities

• Minimally, completing their sophomore year, (junior year preferred) in an accredited college/university with targeted degree of:
• S. Chemistry or closely related.
• Must have completed/on-track successfully General Chemistry Laboratory classes.
• Overall GPA ≥ 3.3
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Completing their junior year in an accredited college/university with targeted degree of:
• S. Chemistry with focus in inorganic chemistry or closely related.
• Successfully completed/on-track with Organic Chemistry Laboratory classes.
• Overall GPA ≥ 3.0 (if a junior)
  
  
  

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate with others comfortably.
• Willingness to perform hands-on work activity (laboratory work) and for periods of time independently without direct supervision.
• Able to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point).
  
  
  

Preferred Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Proficiency with wet chemistry (titrations, dilutions) preferred.
• Acumen with computational analysis and data analysis (calculations, conversions, charts and graphs).
• Familiarity with laboratory safety.
  
  
  

Work Environment

• R&D Work Hours: Target is 40 hours per week with flexibility in time window (7AM – 6PM).
• Majority of time will be located between several of the laboratory areas at the R&D location.
  
  
  

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.