The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- US NY Waterford
- Posted
- Sep 23
Job Title:
Summer 2027 Intern -Chemist
Summary:
Work alongside experienced chemists to learn the fundamentals of developing high-performance silicone formulations for aerospace applications through hands-on laboratory experience and mentorship. In collaboration with your mentor, you will define and execute a meaningful technical project that spans laboratory, pilot-scale, and production-scale activities, providing exposure to the full product development process.
Throughout the internship, you will apply scientific problem-solving skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to real-world aerospace technologies. At the conclusion of the internship, you will present your project objectives, findings, and key learnings to the Aerospace Technology team in Waterford.
What you'd do
- Prepare and evaluate silicone formulations for new product development, raw material qualifications, and product improvement initiatives supporting aerospace and electronics applications across laboratory, pilot-scale, and production environments.
- Learn and apply safe laboratory practices, formulation techniques, and operation of equipment used in silicone product development.
- Partner with a project mentor to design and execute formulation experiments, including the use of statistical tools such as Minitab or Design-Expert to support experimental design and data analysis.
- Procure materials, prepare formulations, conduct testing on uncured and cured silicone materials, and document experimental results.
- Analyze data, draw technical conclusions, and communicate findings through presentations and reports to the Aerospace Technology team.
- Maintain and improve the chemical inventory management system by auditing existing inventory records, verifying accuracy, and updating databases to ensure reliable material tracking and compliance.
What they want
- Enrolled in a BS, MSc, or PhD degree program within Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Engineering or related field.
- Good laboratory skills for accurate weighing, pipetting, etc. chemicals in the laboratory and a general knowledge of safe laboratory practices for working with chemicals in a fume hood.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
- The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.Education Requirement
- Must be enrolled in a BS or MSc or PhD graduate program within Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Engineering or related field
About Momentive
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future.
- Starts
- 2026-09-23