Co-op, Lab Tech R&D Functional Materials​/Polymer

Co-op, Lab Tech R&D Functional Materials/Polymer

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Location:

Carlstadt, NJ, US, 7072

Remote or On-Site:
On-Site

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Benefits: This co-op position is eligible for 401(k) participation with employer matching contributions. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are not included.

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at  or connect with us on Linked In or Twitter.

Position Duration: 6 Month

Dates: On or about 1/12/26 to 6/30/26

Sun Chemical, the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, has intern opportunities at the Daniel J. Carlick Technical Center in Carlstadt, NJ. At the North American R&D laboratory for Sun Chemical ink and coating operations, there are a variety of product development and support labs in which the student will experience elements of design, manufacture and performance testing related to industrial chemical products and processes.

• Assist development and support staff in carrying out a variety of lab experimentations involving formulation and processing of new ink products, chemical/physical testing of inks, raw materials and printed products.

• Has taken at least one course in Organic Chemistry
• Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to grow skills
• Is able to perform work under general to moderate supervision
• Strong fundamental knowledge in chemistry and chemical laboratory practices
• Able to quickly learn new methods and procedures
• Can communicate results effectively through verbal or written summaries
• Detail oriented experimentalist with good computer skills
• Is able to maintain lab safety policies and procedures
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to adapt to working with variety of project teams
• Ability to work 37.5 hrs/ week (Monday to Thursday)

• Currently working towards Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.

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