Chemistry Intern

Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions operates as a business unit of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI). Element Solutions Inc is a leading specialty chemicals company whose businesses supply a broad range of solutions that enhance the products people use every day. 

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions is a global supplier of industrial metal and plastic finishing chemistries. We primarily design and manufacture chemical systems that protect and decorate surfaces. Our high-performance functional coatings improve resistance to wear and tear, such as hard chrome plating of shock absorbers for cars or provide corrosion resistance for appliance parts. Our decorative performance coatings apply finishes for parts in various end markets such as automotive interiors or jewelry surfaces. As part of our broader sustainable solutions platform, we also provide both chemistry and equipment for turnkey wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions. Our industrial customer base is highly diverse and includes customers in the following end markets: appliances and electronics equipment; automotive parts; industrial parts; plumbing goods; construction equipment and transportation equipment. 

We strive to embody the five “Elements of our Culture,” our “5Cs”: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. 

Who are we looking for?

The QC Chemist Intern role is a paid internship that supports the MacDermid Enthone Team.  The QC Chemist Intern will work closely with the QC staff to Prepare solutions used for testing in the Lab (i.e. buffers, plating solutions, ect.).  This position will be part-time and work approximately 20 hours per week.  

What will you be doing?

• Prepare solutions used for testing in the Lab (i.e. buffers, plating solutions, ect.)
• Exposure and practice with the following instrumentation: AA, ICP, Autotitrators, HPLC, Particle sizer, UV Vis spectrometer
• Refine wet chemistry techniques (pipetting, titrations, ect.)
• Preform test plating (electroless and electrolytic)
• Help upkeep cleanliness of the lab
• Special projects

Who are You?

A student pursuing a degree in Chemistry.  

What competencies will you need?

A chemistry student interested in learning and gaining hands on experience in how to prepare solutions used for testing in the Lab (i.e. buffers, plating solutions, ect.), getting exposure and practice with instrumentation: (AA, ICP, Autotitrators, HPLC, Particle sizer, UV Vis spectrometer), and performing wet chemistry testing.  

We are Offering...

Paid internship for the upcoming semester, which will allow you to gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing chemistry lab.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.