Chemist Internship, Masters Level

WHO WE ARE

Covestro recognizes that science plays an integral part in everyday life and encourages all employees to make a difference through daily contributions to our organization’s mission.

Covestro seeks dynamic individuals ready to help shape the future by confronting new challenges, embracing new experiences and taking on increasing responsibilities. As a Chemist Intern within Covestro, incumbents will be responsible for a wide range of activities to support day to day and ongoing projects. Candidates must be available for a 3-month assignment during the Summer of 2024 (late May to mid-August).

Related to this position, Covestro offers:

• A global working environment with the opportunity to assist in developing process improvements and creatively solving process-related problems for Covestro's chemical plants in the U.S
• A focused effort on improving lives through our efforts in assisting in the design of laboratory operations and work on projects to improve reliability, safety, compliance with environmental requirements, and profitability
• A sustainable approach to the impact on the world today and tomorrow by supporting the design or modification of laboratory projects, analytical instrumentation and new method development and implementation.
• Complex and interesting work that may include R&D on new technology and hands on laboratory testing of finished products and process samples.     

Additionally, the position offers:

• A career opportunity with responsibilities in various laboratory areas involving quality control, training, instrumentation, LIMS and other laboratory software.
• A chance to contribute to a meaningful mission and demonstrate your potential through of a wide variety of projects.

WHO YOU ARE

Basic Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Master’s degree program or higher with a major in Chemistry focusing on Analytical or Organic Chemistry
• Completion of Bachelor’s degree
• Overall GPA of 3.0
• The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to interact and establish strong working relationships with diverse individuals
• Previous internship or co-op experience is a plus

We have an exciting mission: to MAKE the world a brighter place. Innovation is in our DNA. We develop technologies and products that benefit society & reduce our impact on the environment. We look towards the future and see opportunities where others see limitations. Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our values. 

Successful completion of this internship program may lead to full-time employment or a recurring opportunity

based on performance of the candidates and availability of the position.