QA Engineer Internship
Student Internship Opening – Summer 2026
Consisting of five global business groups—Personal Care, Home Care, Agrochemical, Metal Extractions and Construction—Innospec’s Performance Chemicals provides effective technology-based solutions for these markets. Sustainability is at the forefront of everything we do. We combine innovative ingredient technologies, such as surfactants, solubilizers, emollients and silicones, with lean manufacturing to delivery high quality products to our customers around the globe. We develop new solutions that contribute to a sustainable environment.
We realize talented people have many choices, so we strive to create a working environment that encourages, inspires, and rewards employee innovation. We continue to invest in and evolve our competency development programs, competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and work-life programs. Innospec Performance Chemicals is truly the industry leader in providing a variety of career paths for those looking for a unique challenge.
The Opportunity
Job Title: QA Engineer Internship, QC Engineer Internship - Personal Care – 2 openings
Location: Salisbury, NC
Innospec is seeking two student interns to join the Quality team of Performance Chemicals beginning in May/June 2026 for 8-10 weeks. The roles will be based within our operating plants and laboratories and will involve, under appropriate supervision and training:
QA Engineer Internship:
- Continuous improvement project implementation
- Process documentation review and revision
- Root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
- CAPA effectiveness evaluation
- Visual workplace implementation
QC Engineer Internship:
- Continuous improvement project implementation
- Measurement System Analysis
- Statistical Process Control
- Laboratory process documentation review and revision
The Ideal Candidate
Prospective interns should possess an interest in quality management and be studying towards a degree in a science (Chemistry or Biology preferred) or an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering preferred). Interns must be process oriented, eager to work, have good communication, presentation, and organizational skills, and able to work in a team or independently.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please forward a resume, cover letter, and student transcript to Kim Bartleson, Human Resources Manager, via email at kim.bartleson@innospecinc.com and reference Summer 2026 Quality Intern in the subject line. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2025.
For more information on Innospec, please visit our website: http://www.innospecinc.com