Research Assistant

Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities.

This role will join a team of researchers developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for U.S. Department of Defense aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle support.
Interns report to the internship field supervisor/senior scientist.

Assist in protective coating formulation, testing and corrosion evaluation:

Formulate coatings following written procedures

Learn and use ASTM testing standards to measure mechanical properties

Operate a digital microscope to conduct coatings evaluation

Understand data management and research reporting:

Follow standard operating procedures for data acquisition and data entry

Become familiar with database handling and report generating

Learn and use basic safety, skills, and operating procedures in a laboratory setting:

Maintain safe and clean work spaces consistent with environmental regulations and best practices

Follow lab standard operating procedures

Practice good chemical hygiene

Follow proper cybersecurity protocols

Additional Responsibilities:

Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate

Assist with field testing if needed

Learn basic principles of Lean Six Sigma

Other duties as assigned

College student (Junior, Senior, or Graduate preferred)

Major in field of science or engineering

Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred

Oral and written communication skills to enable working with multi-disciplinary groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds