Quality Control Intern

About the position

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Eddyville, we are looking for you as a(n) Quality Control Intern.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet chemistry analyses to support quality control processes in the cyclodextrin laboratory.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with established quality standards and procedures.
• Perform data entry and analysis to support QA/QC reporting.
• Support the development and optimization of laboratory workflows.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues.
• Work on improvement process testing in collaboration with the production team, engineering, and laboratory to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes.
• Perform routine wet chemistry testing to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration.
• Document and report findings to the QC team and other stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and laboratory teams to identify and implement process improvements.

Requirements

• Candidate must be a Junior or Senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related field.
• Must have experience or coursework in wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Must provide own transportation and housing.
• Must be available for onsite work from May 19, 2025- Aug 8, 2025.

Benefits

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement