About this role
## Position Summary
The Chemistry Intern will gain hands-on experience in applied chemistry and analytical testing and support the Reprocessing Product Development team supporting new product development and sustaining of existing products, including cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization chemistries. The intern will be responsible for executing laboratory tasks and performing testing activities in accordance with predefined requirements, test protocols, data processing, and overall development of chemistry products.
Key Program Info:
- Duration: Summer 2027 (May-August)
- Location: Plymouth, MN
- Work Environment: Onsite
- Hours: Full-time for the duration of your internship
## What You'll Do as a Chemistry Intern
- Assists in formulating, preparing, and documenting chemical solutions and prototype formulations to meet company, team and group goals.
- Performs analytical testing and characterization of chemistries and raw materials using laboratory instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, pH, titration).
- Writes test protocols and reports, and maintains laboratory notebooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
- Collects and analyzes data.
- Supports stability, material compatibility, and cleaning efficacy studies.
- Communicates results and findings.
- Works as a collaborative team member on chemistry and product development projects.
- Follows laboratory safety practices, SDS requirements, industry standards, and quality system procedures.
## The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Required:
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related.
- Coursework and labs in General, Organic, and Analytical Chemistry. Successful completion of Sophomore level coursework or above by May 2027.
- Requires a fundamental understanding and application of chemistry principles.
- Sufficient mathematical and hands-on laboratory skills are required in order to appropriately handle chemicals and operate equipment safely and accurately, as well as to properly collect and analyze data.
- Previous experience/coursework with general laboratory techniques (i.e., solution preparation, volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters, titrations).
- Previous experience/coursework with analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis.
- Experience/coursework with Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with statistical or data analysis software (i.e., Minitab, JMP) is a plus.
Preferred:
- Previous experience/coursework with chromatography (i.e., HPLC, GC) is desirable but not required.
- Previous experience/coursework with spectroscopy and surface/material characterization (i.e., UV-Vis, FTIR, ICP, TOC) is desirable but not required.
- Previous experience/coursework with formulation chemistry, surfactants, or disinfectant/cleaning chemistries is desirable but not required.
Other:
- Organizational, communication, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Must have the technical aptitude necessary to perform the tasks and engage as a team player that is detail oriented, communicates well, and follows through.
Pay range for this opportunity is $20-25/hr.
Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.
STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio. Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits
Open until position is filled.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com .
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