Research and Development Intern 2025 Job Details

Date: Nov 15, 2024

Location: Ann Arbor

Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation

Are you looking for a new challenge? For our location Ann Arbor we are looking for a(n) Research and Development Intern 2025.

Our world needs ideas! As one of the world’s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors – from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber –for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,500 employees from 70 nations.

WACKER North America is looking for several highly motivated college students for our 12-week summer internship program at our Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor, MI. We have several internships available in our business teams working on value added chemical related projects.

Silicone projects could include the following focus areas:

Research & Development
Evaluation of waterborne silicone copolymers for release linear application
Synthesis of new copolymer
Characterization and application testing
Demonstrate solid understanding of the scientific method, analysis of data, and presentation of results and conclusions to help drive the product development process forward.
Be willing to work in a globally-distributed, cross-functional, innovative, and agile team environment.

The internship will include responsibilities such as project innovation, routine lab work, product sampling, production testing, product & data analysis of Silicone products to better understand the chemical behavior and market applicability.

Position Qualifications:

Currently a rising sophomore or higher and attending school to obtain a college degree in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field.
Available full-time in person commitment (Monday through Friday) from May 19th through August 8th
Ability to follow safety procedures
Basic laboratory skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Effective time-management abilities
Ability to positively present our company

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 28230

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.