R&D Co-op Fall 2025
Job Summary
This internship opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced SGI professionals. During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who will act as a coach to help you better understand both SGI and your work responsibilities. You will receive competitive pay, and may be eligible for a temporary living allowance.
Essential Duties
Prepare samples for analytical testing with a variety of sample preparation devices
Design and conduct controlled experiments
Use techniques including microscopy, titrations, ICP-OES and others.
Conduct problem-solving and troubleshooting investigations to assure root causes are identified and countermeasures and prevention are fully implemented
Exporting, analyzing and organizing data
Preparing detailed reports of key findings
Qualifications Required
Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemistry (preferred), Chemical Engineering (preferred), Engineering, or Materials Science."
All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and at least sophomore standing
Comfortable performing basic mathematical operations that are essential for chemistry applications (e.g. stoichiometry, determining the amount of moles of substance in a sample, solution making, etc.)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)
Problem solving, project management, collaboration and communication skills
Must have ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports
Proficient with office productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite and Google (G-Suite)
Familiarity with analytical methods of chemical quantification in either a lab or class setting is a plus.
Physical Demands
Stationary Position - Occasionally
Move/Traverse -
Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally
Transport/Lifting - Occasionally
Transport/Carrying -
Exerting Force/Pushing -
Exerting Force/Pulling -
Ascend/Descend -
Balancing -
Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally
Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally
Position Self/Crouching -
Position Self/Crawling -
Reaching -
Handling -
Grasping -
Feeling -
Communicate/Talking -
Communicate/Hearing -
Repetitive Motions -
Coordination -