ITW Global Brands, a leader in the automotive aftermarket with brands such as Rain-X, Black Magic, Gumout, Fix-A-Flat, Slime, Permatex, Fast Orange and Spray Nine. As a part of a Fortune 200 company, we are focused on integrity and providing consumer benefit through our portfolio and support.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic R&D Chemist intern to join our R&D Innovation team during the Fall of 2021. This internship position will expose the candidate to the concepts and practices of performing Technology investigations, including Market and IP characterization, as well as providing immersion into the field of analytical testing. The position will involve the combination of primary/secondary research, analysis, interpretation, product testing and reporting on assigned topics.
This internship will help you grow your professional skills and broaden your experience as you contribute to the R&D group and our company-wide goals.
What you will do:
Develop key test methods for product attribute testing, with guidance from senior technical team.
Hands-on, creative, Do-It-Yourself mentality required.
Understand the product attribute and deduce a test method for testing various formulas/prototypes.
General lab testing, read samples, and enter data into system as necessary.
Maintain accurate records of experiments or process.
Follow all quality procedures and safety rules.
Lab maintenance of equipment and materials. Work area must be kept in a clean and orderly condition.
Keep updated in the field by reading technical literature, attending lectures, and industry seminars.
What we are looking for:
- Junior or Senior, pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a similar technical field.
- One plus years relevant work experience a plus
- Willing to learn new processes and business practices.
- A driving intellectual curiosity
- Experience in laboratory environment, hands-on product testing is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understand and follow all company policies and procedures.
- Understands the importance of safety in operations; must maintain a safety mindset at all times.
Must be local to the Houston area.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
