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R&D Intern - Chemistry

United States, San Diego 24.00 - 29.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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The Chemistry R&D Intern will be assigned an individual project to support improvement and optimization of polymer synthesis for our Brilliant Violet dye products. The Intern will be paired with a mentor on the Sustaining Engineering team for technical and laboratory training, daily workstream guidance and support, and career development. After training, the intern will be responsible for the optimizing the synthesis of polymer dyes to support a broader Process Improvement project within Sustaining Engineering.

Job Responsibility

Optimizing the synthesis of polymer dyes to support a broader Process Improvement project within Sustaining Engineering

Requirements

  • Laboratory experience
  • bench chemistry
  • basic data compilation/documentation
  • undergraduate General Chemistry coursework
  • basic lab skillsets (pipetting, lab glassware, hazardous chemical safety)
  • willingness to work in red light laboratory
  • US Citizens Or GC Holders Only

Nice to have

  • Organic chemistry coursework
  • undergraduate research experience
  • maintaining a lab notebook
  • BA can be 3rd/4th year in college
  • Life Sciences including Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology, and others
  • Engineering including Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and others

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