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 Calvert City,
we are looking for you as a(n) Summer 2024 College Internship - Analytical Lab.
This is Us:
You know us.
You just didn’t know it.
WACKER is a global chemical manufacturer that prides itself on “Creating Tomorrow’s Solutions”.
WACKER materials are so versatile and adaptable, they have virtually unlimited applications just about anywhere imaginable, making WACKER an integral part of daily life.
Whether it’s protecting buildings from the elements, a tube of toothpaste, a cell phone, airbags, or cosmetics, people from all over the world come into contact each day with our products and achievements.
We are looking for capable, innovative, and enthusiastic achievers to join our team and grow with us.
We are currently seeking an Intern to work in our analytical lab at our site in Calvert City, KY.
This is a summer internship program from June 2024-August 2024.
What you will do:
The intern will support the engineering department on the following areas:
Waste Water Management and Optimization
Water Cut Program Optimization
Troubleshooting QA/QC issues
Particle size comparison
Reporting QA/QC and Onstream data to upper management
Daily activities include:
Hands on experience with operations
Extensive troubleshooting learning opportunities (fieldwork and process trend review)
Hands on experience dealing with process upsets and directing a labor force to resolve various process issues
What we need from you:
Must be currently enrolled and active in a degree program.
Preference will be given to individuals majoring in Chemistry or Biology.
Must have a minimum of a 3.
0 GPA (cumulative)
Understanding of an industrial QA/QC laboratory
Polymerization Chemistry Training
Familiarity with basic principles of chemistry
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products
SAP experience is preferred
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
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement
We are looking forward to your online application at www.
wacker.
com.
Reference Code: 26172
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.
g.
, for a green card).
WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
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