Lab Technician Intern

Job Description

This position is an in person part-time student laboratory technician position performing material testing on flat rolled steel products in support of production certifications, product development, investigative efforts, and reverse engineering of products. This position has led to full-time employment opportunities for multiple students upon completion of their degrees. We have opportunities for year-round technicians in the Columbus area to work 15-20 hours during the school year and up to 35-40 hours possible during the summer and winter breaks.

Flexible scheduling around classes during the school year.

• Perform metallurgical tests specified by the Technical Service Managers and production Quality Control.
• Mechanical property testing
• Metallographic testing
• Spectrometric chemical analyses
• Responsible for data integrity and shipment certifications.
• Complete investigative projects assigned by the metallurgical engineering staff pertaining to flat rolled steel products and processes (i.e. DOE, data collection, testing, analyses, reporting).

• Current student actively pursuing a B.S. in Engineering (Materials Science and Engineering preferred).
• Expected graduation of Spring 2027 or later is ideal.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Above-average analytical ability and demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Personable, collaborative, and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel's expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers' visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, light weighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel's purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran's status.