R&D Applications Lab Intern

Who we are:
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states. 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join our Team!
 

 

What we can offer you:
 

LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.
 
We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.

Job Highlights

The Applications Intern will support the LANXESS R&D Department by performing laboratory research in the formulation areas of personal care, home care, food & beverage, industrial & institutional, fragrance, and more. Duties include exploration of product applications, preparation of formulas, determination of product quality, and performance testing of formulations and chemistries.  Intern will operate various laboratory equipment, document lab results, complete data entry, and prepare presentations and reports.

In addition, this position will:

• Provide support for R&D staff with the set up, operation and documentation of research projects.
• Formulate various materials to customer or internal specifications for evaluation.
• Do laboratory work evaluating various properties and effectiveness of personal care, home care, industrial, and other applications as required.
• Operate testing equipment safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Organize and perform data entry of analytical results and create appropriate technical reports and/or presentations as required.
• Present project status, updates and results to the R&D team as well as the LANXESS R&D leadership.
• Perform laboratory cleanup of equipment, glassware, sample bottles and work areas. Maintain a neat and safe work area, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
• Carry out any tasks or other reasonable duties as requested by the company

Requirements

• Completion of Junior year in a B.S. program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science as minimum.  Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science-related field is preferred.
• Completion one year of college level Organic Chemistry.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Understanding of chemical interactions and hazards.
• Ability to work with and around various laboratory chemicals safely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills for data entry, data evaluation, report development, and file organization.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.

 

What we offer you:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. In accordance with Washington state requirements, the Min. pay for this position is $22.20 and may be higher depending on degree program and year in school. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include: 
  - Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
  - Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
  - Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
  - Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
  - Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
  - Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
  - NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
  - Aflac Benefits
  - Legal Assistance Program
  - Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan w