Chemist R&D, Intern; Summer FL

R&D Chemist Intern

As an R&D Chemist Intern, you will collaborate with our R&D and Quality teams to support projects and special initiatives while gaining hands-on experience in day-to-day laboratory operations. This experience may lead to future full-time Lab Technician opportunities within an R&D laboratory or field Quality Control team.

• Work as part of the R&D team to execute department goals
• Work on special projects and initiatives in a laboratory setting
• Support laboratory testing work
• Prepare and maintain lab notes
• Assist in generating reports and presentations for the technical team

Program Details

• Fulltime schedule (40 hours weekly)
• Internship Duration:
  May – August 2027 (12 weeks)
• Rotations: R&D Laboratory (technical training) & practical learning at factory locations
• Host Locations:
  Deerfield Beach FL, Calhoun GA, Swedesboro NJ, Garland, TX

What's in it for you?

• Hourly Pay rate up to $23.00 commensurate on role and location
• Housing stipends consideration, available in certain situations
• Mentorship and exposure to various technical, operational, and commercial teams
• Hands-on field and business experience
• Permanent full-time job opportunities after graduation

What you bring

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's or graduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (juniors and seniors preferred)
• Strong communication skills
• Initiative, curiosity, and an innovative mindset
• Strong motivation to learn and succeed
• Willingness to travel

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.