Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

Are you a student looking for an exciting internship opportunity to kick start your career in a global leading chemical company? We are looking for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team. As a Chemist Intern you will be a part of our R&D team, working to provide assistance and support in the day-to day tasks as well as gain insights and understanding of the full cycle of chemical processes of our company.

Project Duration: Up to 12 weeks (between late May - Mid August).
Hours/Week: Up to 40 hours.
Salary range: $20-$24 /hour based on experience and academic year.

Responsibilities

Understand the basic chemistries and applications of thermally cured resins in microencapsulation applications.
Carry out laboratory responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner. Wear appropriate PPE, maintain good housekeeping and comply with company safety, health and environment requirements.
Plan and conduct experiment: synthesis, application, and characterization.
Attention to details and accuracy of data.
Keep good documentation and report test results regularly including appropriate conclusions and recommendations.
Complete technical summary report and conduct presentation at the end of internship.

Required skills and experience

Good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic organic chemistry understanding.
Basic chemistry laboratory experimental skills.
Sound analytical and conceptual thinking.
Self-starter& result driven with passion for meeting and exceeding expectations.

Qualifications

Currently working on a degree in the Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science or related topic.
Currently working in a research laboratory on a related topic to the degree requirements. Ideally, synthetic chemistry experience with independent experimental set up knowledge. An appropriate Research experience for undergraduates (REU) program completion may also be acceptable.

We offer

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.

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