Quality Control Intern

  Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.   To strengthen our team in Eddyville, we are looking for you as a(n) Quality Control Intern.

 

Job Responsibilities

Focus Areas:
Primary:

• Conduct wet chemistry analyses to support quality control processes in the cyclodextrin laboratory.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with established quality standards and procedures.
• Perform data entry and analysis to support QA/QC reporting.

 

Secondary:

• Support the development and optimization of laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues.
• Work on improvement process testing in collaboration with the production team, engineering, and laboratory to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes.

 

Objectives:

1. Perform routine wet chemistry testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
2. Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
3. Document and report findings to the QC team and other stakeholders.
4. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
5. Collaborate with production, engineering, and laboratory teams to identify and implement process improvements.

 

Qualifications Required:

• Candidate must be a Junior or Senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related field.
• Must have experience or coursework in wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Must provide own transportation and housing 
• Must be avaialble for onsite work from May 19, 2025- Aug 8, 2025
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   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