Coating Intern

Requisition Number: 76965

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Purpose of the Position: 
Support research project by conducting focused research and experimental work. The intern will help accelerate technical understanding and support recommendations for project decisions.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Review literature and prior technical information related to organosilicon chemistry.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments under guidance.
• Use appropriate characterization tools to understand reaction progress and material performance.
• Analyze experimental data, summarize key findings, and propose next-step experiments or formulation improvements.
• Prepare concise technical updates, lab reports, and presentation materials for project reviews.
• Follow all laboratory safety, chemical handling, documentation, and intellectual property requirements.

Education and Expectation:

Current PhD student or senior master student in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Required Skills:

Solid understanding of organic chemistry and organosilicon chemistry.

Desired Skills

Direct research experience with organosilicon or polysilazane chemistry.

Soft Skills

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to learn quickly in a fast-moving industrial R&D environment.

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