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

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

Company: Sun Chemical

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour
Benefits: Eligible for 401(k) participation with employer matching contributions. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are not included.

Position Duration: 6 Month
Dates: 1/12/26 to 6/30/26

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. Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations.

Job Functions:

• 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.

Requirements/

Qualifications:

• Has taken at least one course in Organic Chemistry.
• Enthusiastic, energetic and motivated to grow skills.
• Can 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).

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

Benefits:

• Merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision benefits.
• Short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) match and life insurance. Eligibility timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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.

Job metadata:

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Chemical Manufacturing

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